This is a guest post by Tara, a friend from my women’s Bible study. As I’ve gotten to know her, I have been so amazed at how God is still so real to her, even though he didn’t answer what was probably the biggest prayer request of her life. Welcome Tara! “For as long as […]
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The choice you have when someone you love dies
When someone you love dies, you have choices about how you’ll react and continue to live. What follows is my story of choosing to be defined by grace instead of tragedy. They were the hardest words I have ever said in my life. “Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be your name.” The […]
Getting your child’s faith to stick
We’ve all heard the stats about children drifting, walking, and even running away from God when they reach adulthood. Is there a solution? A magic bullet even? Let me introduce you to Sticky Faith, a book written by Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Chap Clark after years of research into the topic. They isolate several significant […]
the fast that gets God’s attention
The shiny blue packaging of my child’s Rice Krispie square beckoned me. Snap, Crackle and Pop were calling out to be enjoyed, and I seriously debated whether or not my son would notice if it was gone in the morning. Much to the chagrin of Snap, Crackle and Pop, I didn’t eat it, and I silently congratulated my […]
What will heaven be like?
Do you live with the end of the story in mind? I’ve been told that when we know the end of a story, we enjoy it more. But what is the end of our story? When God wins and the forever becomes now and the eternal takes over the temporal, what will that be like? What will heaven […]
Two ways to tell if a devotional is legalistic
Finish the following sentence for me… Christianity is not about religion, it’s about __________________.Did you say “relationship”?If so, you WIN!DING DING DING! You may pass GO and collect $200 (your cheque is in the mail…promise….) “Christianity is not about religion, it’s about relationship” is probably something you’ve heard over and over in your Christian life. […]