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Finding Forgiveness in a Mustard Seed
Who isn’t inspired by the scripture about “faith the size of a mustard seed” moving mountains? It’s so often quoted and celebrated for it’s ability to lift the heart of a person and give them hope in their future! Continue reading
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Awaiting the Prodigal’s Return: A Guide for the Anxious Heart
Not sure how it happens. We strive to faithfully serve God. We pray for our children and our family. We determine to create a home of peace and unity. We strive to instill good, solid values in our children. We even go so far to protect them from exposure to the ugliness in the world.… Continue reading
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A Royal Adoption
An open royal family, with a free policy of adoption? That seems impossible! Wouldn’t anyone and everyone simply change the circumstances of their lives by joining a royal family? Wouldn’t the lowly and broken ruin the royal family? People without “class” and “standing” and suitable levels of “fanciness” would join the royal family. Continue reading
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Am I Spoiling My Child By Caring More About Their Happiness Than My Own?
Modern parenting often involves guilt and worry about the excesses of entertainment and privilege. Are we ruining our kids by caring too much about their happiness? Furthermore, our style of parenting itself has changed; parents tend to put their children’s happiness above their own, raising their children in a less stern manner than they themselves Continue reading
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The Five Acknowledgements of Seeking Divine Favor
We all seek success; but some of us include God in the effort. That doesn’t make us better than anyone (truthfully, we can be guilty of the religious pride that spoils a Godly life). The primary differences that emerge between the believers and the nonbelievers is in the manner of our “seeking.” While both believers Continue reading
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Transforming Actions Into Outcomes
As Christians, we are called to live a life that reflects the transformative power of God’s love and grace. Accepting God into our hearts is not merely a passive event but sets in motion a process that produces noticeable changes within us. These changes are often referred to as the “fruit of the spirit” and… Continue reading
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Chores … aka Saving Our Kids From the Easy Gratification of Digital Media
Chores are in many ways a rite of passage, a transfer of values, and a practical tool to prepare your children for the world that awaits them. Yet, as with any worthwhile endeavor, the question of balance is present. In the grand equation of life, how much work should a child be doing? And how… Continue reading
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I’m Sorry I’m Blessed?
Is a successful individual somehow less spiritual or less Christ-like if they succeed in their ventures? Should a believer feel self-conscious about their success? Should we apologize for blessing? This belief is actually far too common and profoundly misunderstands the gift of real Christian ethics upon the lives and ventures of a believer. While it Continue reading
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Sparing Rods, Spoiling Kids
Spanking children is a controversial topic. Where you stand on this topic is probably determined by how you were raised. I was spanked vigorously as a child. I was not abused in any way. Let’s review argument for and against spanking: Argument For Spanking Argument Against Spanking We could run this argument round and round. Continue reading
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The Space Between Me and You
Marriage is a lifelong expedition of co-journeying, each partner playing an active role in the other’s becoming. We do life together. We do tears together. We do joy together. Time, both fast and slow, we do together. Yet here is the thing: As sure as God made little apples, life changes. And as life changes, Continue reading
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