Lessons from a Snail {Patience}
To me, it seems like patience is recognizing that something or someone is more important than what I want right now. It’s humility. Continue reading Lessons from a Snail {Patience}
Category: Application
Mentoring – A Key to Community
Every Christian needs a mentor, and every grounded Christian needs to be a mentor. Continue reading Mentoring – A Key to Community
Putting on Thanksgiving
I was in the middle of making a French silk pie when my friend called. “I’m leaving for my country today. Could you meet me to say goodbye? Right now?” Continue reading Putting on Thanksgiving
In Defense of Purity: A Young Woman’s Role in the Church
The Church will lose its purity if its members ignore the filthy influences creeping in. Continue reading In Defense of Purity: A Young Woman’s Role in the Church
The Christian’s Holiday
Each year we spend multiple hours preparing to celebrate anniversaries, Christmas, the Super Bowl, and Thanksgiving. While, on the other hand, preparation for Easter is largely neglected. Continue reading The Christian’s Holiday
Should You Go to Bible School?
For me, learning extended beyond the classroom. Continue reading Should You Go to Bible School?
Twisted Scripture
As the last note of the pre-message song rings through the sanctuary, a speaker walks up to the podium, ready to share a Word from the Lord. “My text for this morning,” he says, after an unusually funny story, “is … Continue reading Twisted Scripture
Is He Enough?
He is enough, At least, that’s what I’m supposed to believe; The pastor said so yesterday. But his life and mine look nothing alike. His children look happy, peaceful, and smart; He holds his wife’s hand as they walk into … Continue reading Is He Enough?
The Spiritual Discipline of Scripture Memorization
I can still see him in my mind’s eye, almost as clearly as I could every Sunday morning as a young child, from my earliest recollection of Sunday morning worship. Second row, aisle seat. His white hair and beard gave … Continue reading The Spiritual Discipline of Scripture Memorization