I’m writing this to support a Facebook Live video on what to do during your quiet time. I have another post, 10 tools to help you read the Bible, that I’m also referencing in the video. My hope is to get resources and ideas into your hands so that when you feel stuck in your […]
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3 reasons why you can’t get to heaven by being good
I was recently diagnosed with cancer. At this point, I’m evaluating the impact I’ve had during my life and thinking about the things that have been burning inside me that I haven’t shared yet. I’ve actually posted on this topic already (Why you’ll never be good enough), but this particular heresy has always grated on […]
If I were healed from cancer (a holy imagination exercise)
This morning I was awoken by my husband praying over me, and in that half-awake state, it stirred a holy imagination, faith, in other words, to picture what things would look like if/when I got healed from my stage 4 breast cancer. The following is an imagined scenario of what it could look like when […]
Why do bad things happen to good people: my cancer diagnosis
First of all let me clarify the title of this series: I am not good. According to the Bible, no one is. I certainly have my share of shortcomings. However, anyone looking at my life will likely have this question because the fruit of my life is good. Jesus said in Matthew 7 that you […]
How seeing the big picture is key to happiness
A lot of us here in the wealthy USA struggle with being unhappy, despite our numerous blessings. If we have a bad day, or string of days, our mood turns sour. If we’re a stay-at-home mom, our kids drives us crazy. If we’re working moms we don’t see our kids enough. It’s worse if we […]
How to discover what your calling is
Life is hard. Even if you are raised by decent parents and generally make good decisions, like me, life is still hard. That’s why it helps to have an anchor in the storm, a focus when you feel unsure of yourself and everything else. You need to know your purpose. Everyone has one. It’s why […]
How much should you submit to your husband according to the Bible?
The problem with much of Christianity in the western world is that we feel that a lot of the Bible is antiquated and outdated, and so we pick and choose what we want to follow. Most everyone around us is doing pretty much the same, so it affirms our loose convictions. If I compare myself […]
The religious effect: raising kids in a Christian family
I was fortunate to be asked to write a blog post for a series that Michal Johnson did on her blog about raising kids in different religious environments. My post, of course, was about raising children in a Christian home. Here’s an excerpt: My husband and I were both raised in a Christian home. His […]
Jesus takes the insanity out of parenting
Today we get to hear from guest author Stephen Altrogge, who blogs over at theblazingcenter.com as he shares some great insight and perspective on some of the frustration we as parents experience. If you like this post, be sure to check out more on his blog! I believe it was Albert Einstein who said that […]
But is your heart alive in God?
How do you gauge your Christianity? How do you measure the state of your walk with God, or for that matter, your entire spirituality or even existence? It is true that you can judge a tree by its fruit. So, if you’re going to church regularly, serving others, giving generously, and reading your Bible, you’re […]