Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) There is misunderstanding around this verse by some who take it to mean that we are to be thankful for all circumstances, but the text actually says to be...
People love to eat food. Gathering around a table and satiating our bellies has a way of bonding us to one another and helping us feel comfortable talking. Much of our days is spent thinking about, planning for, preparing or eating our next snack or meal. It’s so much a part of our lives!...
Sometimes we confuse worship within the church service as a time when kids are to be seen and not heard; we think they need to learn to be quiet and sit still so that us adults can worship. But that’s not at all what Scripture teaches. Throughout Scripture time and time again we hear talk...
As the kids head back to school later this month, there are many new experiences and re-visitng of some familiar experiences. In both, there are opportunities to talk about the things of God as we are charged to do in Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “Love the Lord your God with all your...
The fourth of July brings about a lot of fun activities and opportunities for creating traditions of family fun that can be repeated year after year. It may not seem like it, but it is also a great time to keep the faith talks going as we are charged to do in Deuteronomy...
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a time when the Holy Spirit is hard at work strengthening and energizing the faith of all those present—children, parents, and volunteers alike. After VBS is a great time to keep the faith talks going as we are charged to do in Deuteronomy...
We have the great benefit of generations who have come before us and we have much to learn from talking with them. They can teach us about life, love, and the ‘way things were.’ They can teach us how to be better or not take life so seriously and teach us when to apply each of those...
As we celebrate Easter, we sometimes lose sight of what it’s really all about--Christ’s resurrection and the sacrifice He made for us on the cross and the victory over sin, death and the power of the devil He won for us that day. We often think of it as just another Sunday. Yeah...
The time change is an accepted part of what we do every spring and fall for many, but for some, it comes with much complaint and frustration. Why do we even need this anymore, some wonder? For those whose internal clocks are more acutely aware of the time than any clock on the wall, the time...
We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day at our house. At least we don’t celebrate the ways other people do. We skip the big gestures, sappy cards, date nights, and gifts and wait [impatiently] for the day or two after Valentine’s Day when all the candy goes on discount...
