So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen…
I don’t know where this phrase originated but “hustle and bustle” seems to be the words that describe this time of year. It conveys that we feel there is more “stuff” we have to accomplish in days which appear to have only 20 hours in them and there is a deadline – December 25. My children…
Youth Leaders! Parents! Pastors! This Tuesday night, Tuesday, October 20th @ 7pm Central Time there is going to be a discussion on Energion’s Google+ Hangout that you will not want to miss! Noah’s ark: Does it matter how many cubits long it was? Who was Obadiah? Why did Jeremiah weep? Are the psalms really songs? Where is the…
I’m raining on the inside. My heart wells up with tears that start to pour. I’m raining on the inside. But then Your cries of love break through, And I fall in love with you once more. By Amy Grant & Kathy Troccoli Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for…
What is your job? What pays the bills, keeps food on the table and a reliable roof over your head? This past weekend, a Ph.D professor said, “Teaching is my job. The Gospel is my business, my life.” Does that make you stop and think? It did me. “Love the LORD your God with all…
What does your fellowship group offer children and young adults? What do you as parents expect your fellowship to do? What does God expect you to do? I have been editing a book this week, Parent-Driven Discipleship by Michael Kennedy, and I have nine grandchildren who range in age from 16 to 4. This week…
Two weeks ago now, a man died. I had never met him personally. I had only met him in the pages of a book. I met him through a pastor of a small church in West Virginia. She took the time to not just talk about what was on Jesus’ heart, but to take the…
Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering. Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and…
Like many people today, my heart is aching today for the families of nine people and a fellow church congregation in South Carolina. First let me say that the only media commentary that I have actually read or listened to with a studied mind regarding last night’s horrific murders was from Jon Stewart. His message…
There have been years that Father’s Day was a difficult day for me to “celebrate,” as in planning a party and embracing it with much laughter and all good memories. I tried very hard when I became a mother to make sure that my children always made their cards and plans on Father’s Day to…