When “Spiritual” Isn’t Biblical
Lately, I’ve noticed a growing interest in “extra” spiritual ideas—terms, categories, and concepts that sound mysterious and compelling but aren’t actually found in Scripture. It’s easy to be drawn to things that feel new, deep, or hidden. But the Bible is beautifully clear about what we truly need to know. We don’t need special labels, […]
Are You Within Earshot?
As my husband and I age together, the question, “WHAT???” echoes through our home. In fact, many small arguments begin with, “I didn’t hear you,” or “you never told me that.” Our hearing is not as sharp these days. Communication is key to good marriages and any human connection. In our relationship with the Good […]
Oldies But Goodies
Aging. Online advertising promises we can avoid it or at least slow it to a crawl. There are a variety of lotions, herbal remedies, pharmaceutical concoctions, and surgeries that erase wrinkles, eliminate aches, sharpen vision, reshape the aging visage, and strengthen osteoporotic bones. Adverts dangle the fountain-of-youth carrot before us. Since we can’t stop the […]
Absolutely!
“You’re ALWAYS late!” “EVERYONE is doing that!” It’s best not to use absolutes in our relationships because…well…they’re just inaccurate. Our teens aren’t ALWAYS late, and not EVERYONE is doing that. Absolutes put us in a place where growth is difficult. But in the most important areas of our lives, ABSOLUTES are essential. They are like […]
Praying His Word
For our everyday battles of prayer and intercession, our gracious Father has given us a powerful weapon – His Word. When we apply the Word to our prayers, His Spirit makes those prayers come alive in the name of our Savior. A prayer for the week using God’s Word as a foundation: You are my […]