“Can you believe she…”  “Why would anybody…”  “Bless her heart, what was she thinking…” We’ve all been on the receiving end of comments like these, and likely the giving end as well, if we are honest with ourselves. Statements like these, filled with criticism and contempt, are often the sparks that ignite an inferno of sinful gossip. Yet, when we are approached by a sister or friend whose tongue is  [ Read More ]

Colossians & Philemon Lesson 2: Introduction to Colossians   We spent the past week examining Paul’s early life. Now we find him in prison for preaching the gospel. Most likely Colossians and Philemon were written during Paul’s Roman imprisonment. Read Acts 28:16, 30, 31 and describe Paul’s imprisonment in Rome.  Because Paul was a Roman citizen, he was allowed certain freedoms. Even under “house arrest,” he continued to preach and  [ Read More ]

Imagine it’s your anniversary and your hubby plans an amazing evening for the two of you. He takes you out to a great restaurant, has a bouquet of flowers waiting at your table, and pulls out a jewelry box. As he cracks the lid you see the glistening sparkle of two gorgeous earrings. You’re speechless. Everything is perfect until he says, “Oh by the way, they’re cubic zirconia…” Well an  [ Read More ]

Dealing with the sickness and death of a loved one is a common part of life. Nearly everyone has to go through it at some point. And yet, it seems like somehow, people who have been through this should have a physical change in appearance-maybe green hair or purple eyes or a stamp on their foreheads or something. The simple notion “my mother died” does not even scratch the surface  [ Read More ]

Colossians & Philemon Lesson 1: A Portrait of Paul I am so thankful that you have chosen to embark on this study with me through the amazing books of Colossians and Philemon. Throughout this study we will bask in all of the riches and blessings that life in Christ has to offer as Paul teaches against the destructive heresies entering the Church at Colossi. We will also test the boundaries  [ Read More ]

My Mom gave me a beautiful stitched pillow with these words on it, “A Mother holds her child’s hand for a little while, their heart forever.” I never realized just how true this statement was until I held my first child! We only have a few short years to teach and train these precious souls before they grow to maturity, but our hearts are always with them. A godly woman  [ Read More ]

  The second stanza to L.O. Sanderson’s song, “Tis Set, the Feast Divine,” reads:   “May we the Lord discern, His death our holy concern; We feast in faith, His coming yearn In the supper of the Lord.” Our thoughts center on the cross while partaking of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday morning.  We can read the gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion, or contemplate whether or not our lives are  [ Read More ]

Premium Exports is a newsletter that can be used to reach and encourage women who may not get online very often. It’s sort of a mini-glimpse of what’s happening here at CFYC, but in a printable format (PDF) so others can join with us in growing toward God. You can print them and share around as you please. We’ve left a convenient place to put an address label, so mail it  [ Read More ]

I am a new mother of a two month old little girl. The one piece of advice I have heard from everyone including medical staff, friends, and strangers at the airport is “they grow up so fast, enjoy every minute.” As much as I have heard this, I am not sure I know how to fully follow this advice. We all know how fast-paced life can be. Even though I  [ Read More ]

Let It Overflow Challenge #9: After the Storm As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” It has definitely “showered” around our house during the month of April. Weeks of sickness, vehicles that quit working, even a blown up vacuum cleaner fan have all hit our home this month. I’m sure you’ve got your own list of casualties for the month of April, and if nothing crazy or  [ Read More ]