Ah, the good old summertime! Which, sadly, is rapidly drawing to a close. Summertime brings with it a lot of simple pleasures- a more relaxed schedule, vacations, family reunions, pool parties, and barbecues. But one of the simplest pleasures my husband and I enjoy during the summer is stopping at produce stands to stock up on locally grown fruits and veggies. In our area, … [Read more...]
The Case for Faith: Objection #1
I've been thinking lately (for a while, actually) about how I'd like to be proficient in the area of Apologetics in regards to my Christianity. For one reason, I love to learn. When I learn, I gain confidence. For a second and more compelling reason, I'd like to be able to adequately defend the faith for which Jesus died and for which I stand. I know that many atheists and … [Read more...]
Helping Kids Overcome Fear
"Mom, I'm scared." There are few moms and dads who haven't at least once been awakened in the middle of the night by a child's trembling plea for comfort. What's a Christ-following parent to do? How can we help our kids overcome fear? As with most aspects of raising children, there's no quick fix. But I've found these five steps to be helpful as I train my kids to … [Read more...]
All In: Commitment is Key
We live in a culture where commitment isn't always necessary. Between fishing for better pay by threatening to leave a job, to men & women shacking up together without a commitment of choosing to love one another through thick and thin, the list goes on and on with examples of how noncommittal our society really is. Whoever has the most to gain is where efforts lie until … [Read more...]
The Truth About Following Your Heart
“Follow your heart!” they say. It won't mislead you! You will find your destiny! You will find true happiness and meaning, should you but stay true to your own heart! This is the belief all of mankind has been prone to believe; that being a self-governed individual leads to freedom and happiness. Then, sadly, things fall apart. Life goes from bad to … [Read more...]
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