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A part of loving well includes guarding your own heart against continued hurt, pain, bitterness, and more. Healing starts in our hearts. We cannot force, even our mothers, to change or grow. Only God can do that restorative work in their lives.

One of the greatest weaknesses we can have is not knowing who we are in Christ. By reading these scriptures, we can get a better idea of who we are and why we matter.

What do you want to learn from the Lord this coming Fall? What do you NEED to learn?

It’s amazing what isn’t considered “R” nowadays. And Priest, a gruesome gorefest based on a graphic novel, is a prime example.

Jesus is not our fast-pass to get through the pearly gates. He is our Sustainer, our Strength, our Comforter, our Deliverer, our Hope, our Defender, our Provider, and our Healer.

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." Psalm 20:7 (NIV)

No matter whether you deal with temporary or life-long depression, know that God’s grace is sufficient for you. And he can often work through our weaknesses to uplift others. Here are three ways to trust him, and know how much he loves you.

One of the hardest things to do in life is to help people who don’t believe they need help. If people don’t think their house is on fire, they’ll likely refuse our attempts to rescue them. The same is true with their souls.

Parenting is one such area that regularly offers chances to glimpse God’s true love and desire. Our relationships with our parents and our kids are a shadow of the relationship God wants to have with us.

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What should a mother’s role be in the church? Should she focus primarily on raising her children, or is there margin for other ministry pursuits?

Would you believe there are some secular sayings that sound so religious people often believe they came from the Bible?  These pieces of presumed Christian “wisdom” can sound biblical on the surface, but a closer look at...

A few years ago, I was having a great deal of difficulty getting my children to write. So I went for the big guns: peer pressure. If I could somehow make writing into a social activity, would the kids go for it? The answer is Yes, in a big way.

Postmodernism has taught our secular society that truth claims are personal and subjective. Since, in this view, no one can claim objective or absolute authority for their beliefs, tolerance is now our highest cultural value. To suggest that lost...

God sees everything. There is no sin that escapes his notice. There is no statute of limitations in his courtroom. If we’ve been wronged, we will see justice. All things will be put right in Heaven.