Most of us when we hear that someone is "needy" immediately think of that person in a negative way. We will think of them as weak and consider their weakness as a "bad" thing. Society has taught us that being needy equates to being weak, …
7 tips on raising your kids up in the ways of the Lord
It is a gift to be a parent. It is a gift because it is an assignment from God. He is trusting you with His special possessions. (Psalm 127:3) As parents we should always keep in mind that our children are God's and they are on loan for us to …
Step two on the yellow brick road
In a previous post (Identify Your Thief) I wrote that step one to a more peaceful life is to step out of denial and admit to yourself, to God and to another human being what your weaknesses are. Step two to a healthier life is accepting that there …
Marriage as a Pathway to Holiness
Most of us grow up believing that fairy tales are true and that our prince in shining armor will come, swoop us off our feet, and that we will then live happily ever after. Movies, hollywood and the world around us confirms this way of …
What Abraham And Isaac Can Teach You About Your Heart’s Desires
"God tested Abraham's faith." ~ Genesis 22:1 There is a vision in my mind that I carry with me always. It is of Jesus standing in front of me, and lovingly asking me "Am I not still your God?" I know Christ died for me, but am I willing to …
Confessions of a lonely American
I have a confession to make and that is that I have been feeling really isolated and lonely lately. The reason for this is because I do not feel connected to a group of people in my life. Another way to say this is that I do not have community in …
