Honoring Isn’t Optional
Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a promise – so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Ephesians 6:2-3 NIV Father’s Day knotted my … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
Father or Daddy?
Is there a difference between a father and a daddy? With the celebration of Father’s Day approaching next Sunday, this may be a good question to consider. Almost any man can be a father. It’s a biological process requiring the … Continue reading →
Undercover Devotion Club
It happened just the other day. The mom of a ten-year-old boy was remarking about the things he does not want to do — things like go to Sunday School, read a devotional. . . and use soap. Ten-year-old boys … Continue reading →
Don’t Miss Out
Do you wonder what to say to your children or grandchildren about the social and moral changes in our culture? Don’t miss out on the best guidebook you’ll ever find. Sometimes people think that knowing the Bible well means loving … Continue reading →
Birth family contact: complexities and care.
If you have been following our conversation about foster care this year you’ll be aware of some of the frequently asked questions people have about foster care. Questions like: ‘How did this child end up in foster care?’ or ‘How … Continue reading →
Pronouns are Important
Blatantly sexist. Hierarchical. Offensive. Oppressive. Domineering. What would provoke such harsh declarations? The writer of those words goes on to identify the reason: “capitalized, masculine pronouns in…every description of God.” These severe pronouncements appeared in an Amazon book review of … Continue reading →