Monthly Archives: December 2013
This Year in Pics
Every year for quite some time, I’ve been doing this thing where I chronicle the year in pictures. I would be mad at myself later if I didn’t do this….because really, it’s…
Continue readingA Year in Review
It’s been a pretty exciting year. Really, any year that God chooses to give us is an exciting time — filled with memories and laughter and love and service. 2013 was no…
Continue readingI’m a _____ Christian
What would you think if I told you I was an adulterous Christian? A fornicating Christian? What about I’m a covetous Christian or I’m a hateful, bitter Christian. Ooh, I know, I’m a murdering Christian. I think…
Continue readingA Free Gift for Christmas
We all have them: Christmas lists. By now, you have categorized the list to his family, your family, all of your friends, in-laws, “great” relatives, and the like. And, you likely know…
Continue readingA Lesson from the Manger
First and foremost let me state what you’re thinking: ARE YOU SERIOUSLY POSTING SOMETHING ABOUT THE BIRTH OF JESUS WHEN THE BIBLE DOESN’T TELL US WHEN HE WAS BORN!? I am. Do…
Continue readingWhat’s Right/Wrong with the Duck Controversy
Well, if you’ve been online recently, you know what’s happening: Phil Robertson, patriarch of the Duck Dynasty clan, released his personal feelings in an interview with GQ, and then his sponsoring television…
Continue readingHeart-Helping Weekend
This past weekend, I had the extreme privilege to spend time with some of the finest Christian people I know. As many (or most) of you may be aware, my husband started…
Continue readingGreetings, Friend!
Perhaps one of the more overlooked sections of scripture in the New Testament are the ‘greetings’ at the end of epistles. Much like the genealogies of the OT, the salutations are just…
Continue readingChristian Weapons
When you think about weapons, what do you generally think of? I, for one, think about a fight or a war. I don’t think about weapons being used in frivolous matters, but…
Continue readingIt’s Coming!!
It’s that time of year again. You know, the time that some have dubbed the most wonderful time of the year! No doubt you’ve seen the commercials, experienced the decor in every store, and…
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