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Try Christianity, Risk Free
There’s something I’ve got to get off my chest. If this turns into a rant, please forgive me, but I’ve run across this basic argument so many times lately, that I’ve just got to respond. The argument goes like this: … Continue reading
Posted in Apprentices of Jesus, Jesus, Spirituality, The Kingdom of Heaven
Tagged Atheists, Christians, Clever Arguments, Cost of Discipleship
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Christmas Was No Fun for Jesus
I’m always filled with mixed emotions at this time of year. I look forward to my children taking a break from their studies to relax and spend time with the family, and Advent is a wonderful opportunity to meditate on … Continue reading
A Heart Like Mary’s–Joy
“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Jesus, Love, Mary, Spirituality
Tagged Joy, Mary
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Patrick’s Castrated Christianity
One of the saddest characters in The Fault in our Stars is Patrick, the support group leader. As a survivor of testicular cancer, Patrick attempts to offer hope and encouragement to the young patients in his support group. Hazel, the narrator, repeatedly refers to him … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, God's Grace, Jesus, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged John Green, nerd fighters, The Fault in Our Stars
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Bearing Fruit in Season
John 15:1-2 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more … Continue reading
The Scale, My Idol
I’m getting ready to go be a counselor at a Christian kids’ camp next week. I’ve got to admit that I am feeling anxious. I’m not really worried about my responsibilities. I’ve been to this camp enough times to be very familiar … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Camping, Jesus, Kids, Spirituality, The Kingdom of Heaven
Tagged idolatry, weight gain
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Paid in Full
The Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference was phenomenal. I attended the non-fiction mentor track. As someone with a bachelor’s degree in English and several years’ experience in freelance writing, I thought I knew what I was doing. Under the expert … Continue reading
Week 6–Exposing the Lies of the Adulteress: Proverbs 9:17 and Proverbs 5:15-21
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging, or helpful: “As a mother or young boys, I started thinking about age-appropriate ways to introduce these topics and help them guard against sexual temptation.” “I loved the discussion of the … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, C.S. Lewis, Jesus, Kids, Love, Marriage, Mothering, Spirituality, Womanhood
Tagged Blue Like Jazz, Screwtape Letters, Temptation
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Week 5–Your Family Battleship
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging, or helpful: “It is difficult for a husband to lead when the troops are not lining up behind him or encouraging him.” “The analogy of the husband/wife relationship to that of … Continue reading
Week 3–Manipulation and Control vs. Asking for Help: Case studies of Biblical Women
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging, or helpful: “The stories of Bible women showed how each woman’s choices affected her family, and future generations, as well as her marriage, some negatively and some positively.” “A noble and … Continue reading
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