Do you remember learning how to walk? Me neither. But here’s a quick summation of how it went for you (and me): Try. Fall. Try. Fall. Try. Succeed. Fall. Try. Succeed. Fall….
Give credit. A look at the Magnificat.
I am reading an old collection of sermons by H.P. Liddon entitled “The Birth of Christ.” It starts with a look at The Magnificat, the prayer of Mary, newly pregnant with Jesus,…
Catastrophe. How to think about suffering this Thanksgiving.
This past Sunday the children learned about the suffering of Job. For those who are unfamiliar, the story of Job teaches us about what it means to live in a world of…
Unmasked. Living a life of integrity.
Parents, you remember high school, right? I don’t know about you but I have a ton of regrets from high school. Most of them because I lacked integrity. Integrity, which by the…
Top of Mind. Election edition.
What’s the most important thing on your mind this week? Maybe, like some of us, you’re passionately following the World Series or thrilled the NBA is back, or just trying to remember…
Trick or Treat? How should believers view Halloween?
As Halloween approaches, many Christian parents find themselves torn. Is this holiday simply harmless fun, or is it something darker—something to be avoided altogether? From cute costumes and candy to haunted houses…
Reconciliation. Do you need to apologize to your kids?
I am currently doing an in-depth study of The Sermon on the Mount, the longest sermon of Christ recorded in the Bible and found in Matthew chapters 5-7. It’s not for the…
Best Laid Plans. Trusting God when our plans go awry.
This was “The Verse of the Day” in The Bible app one day this week: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs…
Growing Up. Saving faith grows and matures.
What do you want to be when you grow up? We’ve all been asked that question or asked that question at some point in our lives. Maybe when you were in kindergarten…
Competition Season. Give God first place.
A new school year means many things. To some it’s a new backpack or pair of shoes. To some it’s a new schedule or a new locker combination. To many of us,…