What is the purpose of education? What is the purpose of school? What is your philosophy of education? In other words, why do we "do school"? Why do we send our children to school? What is the reason for our education system? Most of the time, we never think about this; like much of our lives … [Read more...]
-ing Words
Sometimes when we see a command in the Bible, we think to ourselves, "Well, that's great and all, but how do I do that?" If we're letting the Bible interpret the Bible rather than man, we look for the answers within God's word. Frequently, the "how to" of a command is found in the same context if we … [Read more...]
Exceeds Expectations
It has happened to many Moms and it happened to me this morning. Busy in another room, my son came to me and said, “I’m drawing Mommy.” Right away my mind begins to race. What pen, marker or crayon did I leave out that he got his hands on? What could he have possibly drawn on…the walls, the dresser, … [Read more...]
Can You Imagine?
Lent makes no sense to me. Never has. I don't find Lent anywhere in the Bible; that alone is enough to tell me God doesn't require it. However, what I don't understand is the disproportionality of the whole idea. Most people who participate give up one facet of their life for a little over a month; … [Read more...]
An Excellent Wife, Who Can Become?
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. — Proverbs 31:10-12 Has anyone else wondered how on earth we even start aspiring to be … [Read more...]
Are You Discouraged?
Once upon a time it was announced that the devil was going out of business and would sell all his equipment to those who were willing to pay the price. On the day of the big sale, all his tools were attractively displayed. There was envy, jealousy, hatred, malice, deceit, sensuality, pride, … [Read more...]