Category: Jesus

New Year. New Christian.

Recently, my husband delivered a sermon about vision for 2014. One of his points was about participation. As most sermons do, this one sparked a thought. We’re probably all familiar with Paul’s…

Continue reading

I’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 reading

A 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 reading

A 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 reading

What’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 reading

Greetings, 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 reading

It’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…

Continue reading

WWJD

I know we all know what that stands for: what would Jesus do. And, it was quite the popular phenomenon while I was growing up. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, I knew…

Continue reading

Dealing with Despair

There are so many questions we have about life, the most common of which might be why do bad things happen to good people. Instead of bogging our minds down with all…

Continue reading

Mind the Mess

No, my website isn’t under construction. I’m not tampering with anything technological (mostly because I don’t do that). Instead, the mess is me, Emily. Maybe you’ve noticed my absence in the blogosphere.…

Continue reading