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Posts related to Scripture and Christian LivingBeing a Christian in a Broken World
The sermon last week was on the sword of the spirit. The pastor reminded us that all the chaos in this world is not a matter of political or religious issues. It is not about flesh and blood. It is a spiritual battle. It is not an attack on a country or people. It is...
On Faith, Forgiveness, and Eternity
A friend recently asked me some questions about my beliefs on a few things. God put a lot of stuff into my head and I just typed. It's rough, it's uncut, and it's real. I'm publishing it partially to have a record for myself and partially because perhaps it is...
First Time Obedience vs Offering Grace
First time obedience sounds like it would be fantastic, but it's often not a healthy expectation. If my husband came in and said, "Woman, make me iced tea. NOW!" I would give him an earful about showing me respect and not treating me like a doormat. That's not...
(Mostly) Free and Simple Ways to Show Love All Year Round
If you haven't heard of The 5 Love Languages, I highly recommend getting the book and reading it. Understanding that different people communicate love in different ways can be a real revelation. It can often feel like your efforts are going unnoticed because you are...
M is for Memories and Blessings of 2013
I spent some time reflecting on the past year as I made my Life Plan for 2014Â and our sermon yesterday was a review of some of the congregations blessings over the past year. I've had "Count Your Blessings" stuck in my head all day. So here are some of my favorite...
The Most Important Christian Discipline
Welcome to this week’s Word on Wednesday post. Join me for a reflection on a piece of scripture and how it can be applied to our daily lives. There are so many wonderful disciplines that Christians can benefit from but the most important Christian discipline is to...