I used to have a pretty idyllic vision about what my friendships would look like (spoiler alert: there are multiple chapters on this topic in my upcoming book! But as with a lot of things in my life, I realized my expectations weren’t aligned with God’s promises. I went through a painful and unexpected friendship break up… Continue reading Friendship Breakups: What does the Bible say about ending friendships?
Month: September 2023
Introducing Jesus: “I am the true vine”
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me,… Continue reading Introducing Jesus: “I am the true vine”
The Power of Friendship: How Choosing your People impacts your Calling
It was a Tuesday morning and my husband was off to work right after an early morning workout. I slept in, so I rolled out of bed after he was gone. I went downstairs and saw I had a pretty flexible calendar. I didn’t have any client calls booked, so I had a full day… Continue reading The Power of Friendship: How Choosing your People impacts your Calling
Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey – Enjoying the Journey
“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7 A Snapshot of the Life of Reuben Archer Torrey: Born: Jan. 28, 1856 – Hoboken, New JerseyDied: Oct. 26, 1928 – Biltmore, North Carolina First President of Moody Bible Institute, 1889-1908; Bible Institute of Los Angeles (CA), 1912-24; and founder and first director… Continue reading Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey – Enjoying the Journey
When You Feel Like Screaming
We all have those days. Life comes at us like that. No one is immune. But when it’s your turn, what do you do? How do you handle the stress or frustration? If you want to scream, some will tell you to go for it. In fact, scream therapy has been around since 1970, and… Continue reading When You Feel Like Screaming
How to correct our churchmates in a Christian way
We all had to deal with correcting someone we care about in our church community at some point. In reality, it is a sensitive subject. No one likes being the ‘bad guy’ pointing out someone else’s mistakes. Here is the thing— ignoring the issue does not make it go away. Letting things slide can sometimes… Continue reading How to correct our churchmates in a Christian way
God Knows The Way
Parents can often foresee danger and protect their kids from getting injured. Kids grumble and complain that they don’t have enough freedom, and that our boundaries are too restrictive. Yet, skating down the driveway toward a main road could prove deadly. A fall from a flimsy branch can lead to a shattered arm. A slip… Continue reading God Knows The Way
Women leading the early church?
By Elizabeth Prata It’s spiritually grieving to see so much false teaching and wrong doctrine on Twitter (AKA “X”). Satan certainly does use social media to his advantage, doesn’t he. One flavor of wrong doctrine these days has to do with women’s roles in the church. Feminism since the 1960s has crept into the church… Continue reading Women leading the early church?
Sheep Who Stray Become Prey
The Stray Sheep I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Psalm 119:176 NIV) Sheep who wander away from a good shepherd also leave the flock behind as well. They become stray sheep, alone and defenseless against many predators. Some sheep do stray by accident. But others are… Continue reading Sheep Who Stray Become Prey
The Substance of Life
“For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” (James 4:14) Working in hospice, I meet people at the end of life’s journey. While these moments remain some of the hardest to hold, they also offer the greatest wisdom. For in the waning moments of… Continue reading The Substance of Life