It Can’t Be That Hard, Can It? I have no idea why some people think that living the Christian life is so tough. If you know how to manage it, it really isn’t all that big a challenge. Consider: – Humility is relatively easy, as long as you can brag about it to somebody. – […]
Archive | January, 2014
Getting Along Without Prayer
We need to pray! – When Abraham needed a son to complete God’s promise and purpose for his life, he had to pray. – When he desired for his family living in Sodom to escape God’s justice, he had to pray. – When Moses needed to stop the poisonous snakes decimating the people of Israel, he […]
A Prayer For Parents
A Prayer For Parents A “Family By The Book” blog Father, don’t let them parent for the moment … but for the future. Don’t let them parent for the ‘cuteness’ now … but for the character later. Don’t allow them to parent conveniently … but to parent consistently. Don’t allow them to parent out of […]
Miracles From Unexpected Directions
Your miracle may sneak up on you! Miracles often don’t come from the direction we are looking. In II Kings 5 we are introduced to Naaman, a decorated soldier who had brought great victory to his Commander in Chief, the king of Aram. Naaman is valiant, trusted and apparently indispensible … but he has leprosy. […]
Multiple New Years Days
Everyone needs a second chance Christmas is over – but not our gratitude for the Gift. The tree is gone – but not the awe of God visiting us in Person. Decorations are re-packed – yet the glow of the Son still warms our souls. There’s a response in our hearts that the marketers had […]