Is hospitality something that God requires of the Christian, or is it simply something nice to do for those you love or those that you enjoy entertaining? Is it an activity performed by only those who are gifted to cook great meals and able to afford luxuries such as expensive food and decorations? … [Read more...]
Go This Way!
I have heard that they get paid pretty well. They sure look like they are having fun rocking out on the street corner with a huge arrow-shaped sign that can be tossed and spun in every direction. Do they get your attention? My 3-year-old son always notices them, even when I do not. The other day we … [Read more...]
The Past is the Past?
“Did you hear about the mess that girl has gotten herself into? She has no respect for her parents, no respect for this congregation, and no respect for God. I cannot believe she can walk in here with that haughty look on her face while it is blatantly clear that she has to be at least five months … [Read more...]
The Strong-Willed Mom
We’ve all heard this new term for a child who throws fits and won’t take instruction: “the strong-willed child.” But what about the strong-willed mom? There are times when my daughter tells me she’s sorry for something she’s done, but I’m still so exasperated with her or set on punishing her for … [Read more...]
Others Before Self (Part 4 of 4)
Okay, lovely ladies, we’re finally there: the last chapter of Philippians. We’ve seen the examples of Paul, Christ, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. We’ve seen the appeals to be selfless and the instructions on how to do so (click here for part 1, part 2, or part 3). Now at last we get to see the central … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Working Christian Woman
Beep Beep Beep! It is 4:30 PM and my alarm is going off. I search for my alarm while I am half asleep and hit the snooze button. I think to myself “Just ten more minutes” before I go back to sleep. Beep Beep Beep! It is 4:40 PM and my alarm goes off again. I search for my alarm to turn it off … [Read more...]
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