"Pinkyyyyyy! I want Pinkyyyyyyy!" My youngest is a loud child anyway. But when she starts wailing... well, I wonder whether earplugs might be a good investment. And yet, I couldn't help but sympathize with her. She was devastated because I had taken away her beloved Pinky. The way she was carrying on, one would think I had removed the smallest digit on … [Read more...]
Victory Over Temptation
Victory Over Temptation Let's talk about something that everyone faces--well if you are a human and not a robot, at least! Temptation! Yes, Temptation is a conniving mistress, a greedy coquette, a presumptuous paramour. The Bible has a wealth of knowledge regarding the blessings that come with avoiding temptation. "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, … [Read more...]
The Story Of Our Lives
Our Lives Portray Christ What began as a great day at church ended up anything but great. Over this past Labor Day, the wife of one of my longtime friends was driving home after church when the unthinkable happened. She turned left onto the street where her subdivision is located. As soon as she turned, her van collided with a motorcyclist who had lost control of his … [Read more...]
Six Verses that Teach Us to Rest in God
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way. Scripture Says You Are Called to Rest in God. Friends, some days as I write and type and search the scriptures, I wish so much that I could chat with you in person, talk to you about how good our God is, and marvel at His eternal love (Psalm 136) with you. This is one of those … [Read more...]
Pray The Small Stuff
Throughout my life people have told me, "Don't sweat the small stuff." I'd roll my eyes and part of me would want to say, "The small stuff matters!" but instead I would give an appropriate reply. The thing is, the small stuff mattered to me because, in the end, it affected the bigger picture. After having my special needs daughter, the small stuff really did matter … [Read more...]
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