A before-and-after story

A before-and-after story

How did your salvation change your life? This blog post is especially for people who were raised in the church or have gone to church for much of their lives.  Chances are, your testimony isn’t usually described as powerful—but it should be.   Paul and...
Turn Your Eyes to Jesus

Turn Your Eyes to Jesus

I grew up singing hymns in church, and I often use those familiar words to focus my thoughts on the Lord.  I wasn’t sure what to write about this week, so I prayed and asked the Lord what he wanted to say. I’ve learned to remain in prayer and quiet my thoughts so...
Nerves of Steel

Nerves of Steel

One of the positives of limiting our schedules and staying inside is the chance to read the books we have stacked in a corner.  I just finished Nerves of Steel by Tammie Jo Shults, the captain of Southwest Flight 1380. The lessons she provides are a word of hope...
Christian-ish

Christian-ish

A friend called me this week with a few questions about a Bible study app that she and her child were doing together. It is popular and very well done. But, there were a few flags in terms of what was taught, or rather, what was not taught. She just had a bit of a...
Truly Free

Truly Free

My husband, Jim, opened his most recent sermon with a poem by Kenneth Kaufman entitled Three Tame Ducks. I asked him to send me the text so I could share it with all of you.  This week we celebrate the freedom most days we are free to take for granted. It’s good...