I was chatting with a good friend last week and she said that she and her husband were struggling with how to best teach their children about their Christian faith. Their dilemma is that they want to teach them, but they also want them to be free to learn on their own. … [Read more...]
When the Bad Weeds Grows Among Us
Ever hear the saying "one bad apple can spoil the bunch?" It's an interesting notion, isn't it? Basically, it's saying that you can have a bushel of 10 gorgeous, succulent apples, but if one is "bad," it can ruin the whole lot. But can that one bad apple real spoil everything? … [Read more...]
Kind Words Bring Life
Positivity can be found through many sources and in order to maintain positive thinking, it's important to read and listen to uplifting words as often as we can. This of course is particularly true in our modern age, because it can really wear us down. … [Read more...]
The House Divided
A house divided against itself cannot stand. This is pretty straight forward, don't you think? Really, it leaves little for interpretation -- simply said, a "house" that is divided and at odds, will not endure. … [Read more...]
Hey Buddy, You Have a Speck in Your Eye!
Have you ever had someone cast a disparaging look your way? You know the type of look I mean - that condescending, snide look of judgment that makes you cringe. If you've never experienced that kind of contemptible attitude, you're lucky. … [Read more...]
The Sower and the Seeds
I love a story that has a lesson to be learned — a gem of wisdom that makes you go "ahh-ha!" I've recently re-discovered The Parables and boy, do they have valuable messages! If you're not familiar with the Parables, fear not, but please do read on. … [Read more...]