It’s the time of year when college-aged grandchildren are shopping for dorm room or apartment supplies as they prepare to begin a new adventure away from the home in which they grew up. No longer “children” but not yet independent adults. Grandparents must adjust their methods of connection with...
Charles Spurgeon, a powerful Christian preacher in the mid-1800’s, once wrote, “The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head.” I love the word picture of a small child sleeping peacefully upon that pillow! Do you know life is similar to a fairy tale?...
As our family bears the recent loss of a husband, father of 9, father-in-law to 7, and grandfather to 16 (with #17 coming this fall), we struggle with the huge hole left behind. His sudden, unexpected heart attack left us reeling and wondering how God would care for our family in the absence of...
Do you use coupons? In today’s world, they may be printable or digital, contain codes or cashback offers, or result from loyalty discounts. Whenever one of these transactions occurs, there has been an exchange for something of value; redemption has occurred! God’s Redemptive Act The most amazing...
The word “love” is used rather haphazardly in today’s world. People will express their love for a certain coffee drink, a particular sports team, a clothing style, and a favorite hobby or activity. They then use the same word to describe their feelings for their spouse, child, or good friend. Most...
The only time we usually hear Jesus referred to by the title “Immanuel” is around Christmas. Seasonal songs declare that God has given His Son to us as a baby born in Bethlehem. But when a new calendar year begins, is that name packed away for another year along with the decorations? The word...
My previous post, Fiery Tongue Syndrome: 3 Primary Components, identified the elements required to ignite and spread a fire of the tongue and spread destruction. We may be left wondering how to keep our tongues from setting blazes (as described in James 3:5 (NASB). As Christians, we can apply...
“So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” (James 3:5, NASB). As the Wildfire Chief in a state’s Natural Resources Department for much of his career, my husband was very familiar with the dynamics...
Pew Research reports that one out of six minor children live in blended families. One-third of all weddings today form a blended or step-family. This means either one or both the bride and groom bring one or more children into the marriage. All newlyweds face adjustments and challenges, and these...
Do you like being described as gentle? Most people would likely prefer to have other adjectives attached to them. Gentleness is part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). With a negative connotation in today’s often harsh world, it may be the least popular and most misunderstood in...
Since each of us may have different images or expectations around this question, we must first define the terms. According to dictionary.com, “good” means morally excellent, virtuous, righteous, pious; “Christian” is a person who believes in Jesus Christ with a life exemplified by His teachings....
Who is the grandparent with whom you are most familiar? Just look in the mirror and you will see him or her! When we think of being kind, it is seldom to that grandparent. It is so much easier to show kindness to others. We may even think that being kind to ourselves is selfish and unbiblical. ...
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