“Is any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a good fire?”(C.S. Lewis). Ever been looking forward to an exciting adventure, only to have it derailed at the last minute, due to an illness or injury which forced you to change your plans? What about working hard on your resume andContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Need Chocolate”
Monthly Archives: August 2012
The Great Debate – Part II
Proverbs 1:8: “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” Last time we talked about how important it is to teach our kids to obey our authority which teaches them to obey God’s ultimate authority. Today I want to talk about the other side of the story. Yes, IContinue reading “The Great Debate – Part II”
The Great Debate – Part I
II John 1:6: “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands…” Argue…debate…rationalize…manipulate. I think we could agree that most families are made up of at least one child (if not more) than does this a little bit better than the rest. When given a direction, instead of just saying, “Yes, mom,”Continue reading “The Great Debate – Part I”
Everybody’s Different
Romans 12:6-8: “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needsContinue reading “Everybody’s Different”
Why Now?
Jeremiah 29:12-13: “Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” (NIV) We have a saying in our house that is used quite regularly, “Everybody has issues.” Usually this reminder isContinue reading “Why Now?”
Parents Need to Stretch Too
Back in December I posted two blogs talking about Stretching Without Breaking – how to help your children grow and stretch while journeying into adulthood. Since then, I have realized that there is a third element to that growing and stretching process. Just as it is important to show your children compassion and encouragement duringContinue reading “Parents Need to Stretch Too”
In Him
I Kings 3:9: “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” When I realize the truth that every day is a blessing from God and being allowed to enjoy the simple pleasures in life such as family, friends, health, and a job are also blessingsContinue reading “In Him”
What Will I Choose?
“…everyday we make little decisions that will either lead us closer to or further away from the big successes we all want.” (Kent Julian at http://www.liveitforward.com) Life is full of choices. I have to admit, I have gotten into the pattern of not always making the best choices. I’ve gotten lazy. I’ve been stressed andContinue reading “What Will I Choose?”
As Is
Exodus 34:6: “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, In the past when I have really screwed up, and I knew that I couldn’t change through my own strength, the most logical step would beContinue reading “As Is”
