We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see and judge for themselves in [...]
Tag: Appearances
To The Young: You Have Influence, Too
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12, NLT Today’s post on Christian character is for the younger folk. Those growing up and learning how to [...]
April Bible Reading Plan: How is Your Character?
Jesus. I wanted this month’s plan to be about Jesus, because that’s what Easter is really all about. Not candy. Not baskets. Not bunnies. Jesus. And his sacrifice for our salvation. And all things do point back to him. As they have in so many discussions I have had about character recently, and the way [...]
On Trend: Love
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 The teen years. It’s a rite of passage. And if you, as we are, are raising a teen; it can also be a day by day struggle to build a healthy sense of self. How exactly? Well, as it [...]
It’s All About the Heart
"Yes, she is a pastor." "Oh, really? I never would have guessed that." This was the response received in the cabinet section at the local home improvement store. The comment made when my husband advised the sweet lady of my second "vocation." It wasn't the first time I had been told this. It was a [...]
Just buy the coffee
There are days I wonder if anyone cares to notice. Cares to notice that there is a world past the one they live in. Cares that the person in front of them with the plastered on smile. With that “fake face” on, as I call it, is really just dying to go home and pretend [...]
WWJD About My Tattoos?
Tattoos. Mention them, and a number of opinions are generated from one simple word. Tattoo. "Oh, I could never." "You know what it says in Leviticus." I know what it says in Leviticus. I read the entire chapter. Every single word. It had much more to say than merely mentioning the abomination of people with [...]
What happened when I deleted Facebook
If you have been around for a while, or ever seen my YouTube videos, you know I deleted Facebook about 8 or so months ago. I had my various reasons why; some that had to do with my overall well-being. Regardless of those reasons, stepping away from the ever-popular app has had benefits, and has [...]
To be known
I walked in the room, knowing I needed to apologize. Dinner in our home is definitely a time of interesting, and fiery conversation. The fiery ones center mostly on the state of virtual school. On any given night, one parent ends up being the bad cop, the good cop, or we both end up just [...]
For those who seek Him
Stories. We all use stories to make a point. Stories are a more interesting way to get a message across to people. A way to help others understand a concept that may be a little hard for others to grasp. Stories keep audiences engaged. Everyone loves a good story. Well, most everyone. “Why do you [...]
Straight Up: Messy Truth 