Pretending hurts ________________. Fill in the blank. Pretending helps NO ONE, including the pretender. My friend Amy has addressed a destructive root problem that limits relationships, hinders spiritual growth, and confuses people sincerely seeking the Lord. Amy provides some guidelines that are very helpful, and kindly gave me permission to share here. “Critics never want Read More
Tag: Christmas
Christmas Gifts – From the Heart
Mary, the mother of Jesus must have possessed these gifts in her heart throughout the whole pregnancy and delivery of Baby Jesus. Think about the gifts she was able to give to her Son – Jesus – BECAUSE — HE was her Gift. While we desire and attempt to give good gifts at Christmas, let’s Read More
Christmas Gifts & Teachers
This morning, my children were loaded with teacher gifts as they left for school. It is humbling to realize how many hours of life teachers and coaches give to helping students. Many hours are spent unseen – preparing, praying, planning, working, grading, etc… The hours turn into months and on into years of faithful service. In Romans Read More
12-12-12: 12 Thoughts on Shepherds
On this significant day of this year, I am challenged to think about the new year approaching. I will never see another 12-12-12 here on earth. Am I living today with the faith of the shepherds at the time of Jesus' birth? I want my faith to increase in 2013. Here are 12 thoughts on Read More