PARENTS as APOSTLES
My mom wasn't super strict, but she had a strong sense of right and wrong that she shared with me. It was all about following our Christian beliefs. If I stepped out of line, she'd remind me, "We don’t do...
My mom wasn't super strict, but she had a strong sense of right and wrong that she shared with me. It was all about following our Christian beliefs. If I stepped out of line, she'd remind me, "We don’t do...
When I read stories like the woman with the issue of blood (Mark5:24–34), the Syrophoenician woman (Mark 7:24–30), blind Bartimaeus (Mark10:46–52), Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10), the centurion (Matthew 8:5–13), etc., I get very excited—but not about their great faith even though...
Have you ever wondered why Christians are called believers? Believers, just like little children, embrace their parents' words with unwavering faith. They don't attempt to unravel every mystery before accepting truths. In the Bible, what we often see as extraordinary...
Ray Boltz's song, "Always Be a Child," is one of my favorite songs. Check it out on YouTube to listen to the whole song. This song reminds me of my complete dependence on God. In society, a child grows from...
On New Year's Eve, my husband and I have a simple tradition like most families around the world do. We gather with our boys to reflect on the year that has passed and inspire each other to grow as individuals...
What one gift in your life do you treasure the most? Is it the new job that is so perfect for your skills and interests? Perhaps a gift someone thoughtfully chose for you. Or a loving spouse and children? Did...
When my family and I moved to Roanoke, one of the coolest places we checked out was the Roanoke Star (for those not in Roanoke, you can google Roanoke Star). On our first Christmas in Roanoke, the Roanoke Star caught...
'Tis the season for Christmas trees! They're everywhere, from grocery stores to schools, streets to department stores. But the most important place you'll find them is in our homes. Whether our homes are big or small, there's always room for...
SPIRITUAL CHILD NEGLECT I remember the exact words God gave me as I pondered what He was showing me about my spiritual responsibility toward my three boys. God loves to speak to us in a language that we understand, and...