An Open Letter to Dads on Father’s Day

A great post I had to share from Dr. Watson on Fathers.com On this Father’s Day weekend I have a gift for you…a gift of words, beginning with some validation and encouragement, then ending with a challenge. As a father, you no doubt have a lot of weight on your shoulders and I’m guessing that you often feel overwhelmed with all...

Beyond the Fence

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. —1 THESSALONIANS 4:17–18 (NIV)   THE SIGN READ: Stay Three Feet from Fence....

How Can I Trust God Better?

“I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.”  Psalm 119:176 (NIV).  Do you ever find yourself slightly alienated from God wondering how you can trust God better? Our daughter's pet helped me understand how easy it was to go astray. “Stop it!” my young daughter scolded....

Should Christians Cuss?

“Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children.” Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV) The other day I got so mad at my teenager that I cussed. Should Christians cuss? No. Yet I hear believers all the time say words that are not glorifying to God nor do they represent an example of Christ to the world. If you know anything...

Glitch

“If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” John 15:19 (NIV) I sometimes struggle with acceptance. Especially as a Christian who stands up for my...