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...]
How to Overcome Evil With Good + Grace & Truth {Week 24}
We unquestionably live in an evil world. It taints our relationships and it terrorizes our world. So what is a Christ-follower to do? God has something to say about this. "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21) This is one of those verses that rolls off the tongue rather easily, but what does it mean? How can I achieve this seemingly … [Read more...]
Into the Stillness + Grace & Truth {Week 23}
Sometimes a writer has a gift of weaving plain old letters and words together in a way that makes poetry. Even when she's not meaning to. Dawn Boyer of Journeys in Grace is one such writer. And in today's featured post, like an expert artist, she paints a picture of what it means to abide in Christ. To go to Him in the morning and again at noon and again at … [Read more...]
When God Says Wait – 10 Prayers While You’re Waiting
Has God ever asked you to wait? You know what I mean, right? You're trucking along your merry way, and He abruptly brings you to a crashing halt. Yeah. I've been there, too. Just about three years ago, we began to sense God calling us to be foster parents. So we spent the required number of weeks in training and then waited for the phone call letting us know needy … [Read more...]
I Have Stepped Into a Big Mess + Grace & Truth {Week 22}
Have you stepped in any messes lately? I sure have. As a homeschooling mom and foster mom to young children (not to mention loving, frustrated owner of an elderly dog...ahem), I often feel like I spend my days moving from one mess to another. Whether you're at home or at work, at church or in your community, if you sometimes find yourself in the middle of a mess, today's … [Read more...]