Do you have children at home, or teach a children’s Sunday school class, or lead a Christian youth group? If so, how do you balance the Bible teaching and the entertainment factor in your lesson or family devotions? What is … Continue reading →
“Now the Lord is Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Her supple, young hand clasped mine as we wound our way through the back streets to the wooded neighborhood park. We marveled … Continue reading →
As a child growing up in a traditional church, I loved the hymn “Count Your Blessings.” It’s an old song—written in 1897 by Johnson Oatman, Jr. I still love that song today because it is a great reminder of how … Continue reading →
Peer pressure. It’s been blamed for such adolescent choices as drinking alcohol, smoking, and engaging in sexual activity. Children want to belong. They want to fit in. For most adolescents, the worst thing in the world is to be different … Continue reading →
Grace. Freely given. Grace. Not something we strive for or work for, something we accept. Grace. That frees us from sin, that frees us from self, that frees us from the need to prove ourselves. I have come to see … Continue reading →
I recently saw this poster on Facebook and it really struck a chord with me. Why? Because I was so often guilty of it when I was raising my children. I have only one child still at home, and she’s … Continue reading →