[box]I meet regularly with a non-institutional group of Jesus followers. We have just begun going through The Normal Christian Life, by Watchman Nee. This book is an encouragement across time from a Continue Reading
Don't Be Like the Frog
I looked down at the frog clinging to the top rung of the ladder in my swimming pool. I was used to it periodically showing up, but it usually quickly disappeared over the side bar and into the Continue Reading
Does a Christian Need to Study the Bible
There are many dire predictions for who Christians don’t study their Bibles enough. They will be weak. They will fall prey to heresy. They will backslide. These are things we are told over and over. Continue Reading
A Farewell When I Am Gone – A Lesson in How to Be Prepared to Die
My dad has given his blessing to me publishing this letter my mom wrote before she died. It was found in her Bible the morning after she died. It has no date on it, but it was certainly written Continue Reading
Finding God as a Mother
In a way, my mom completed me and I have grappled with feeling lost and purposeless since her death eight months ago. I hope you understand. I mean, my husband completes me in the most full and Continue Reading
Jesus Presumed, Jesus Discovered – The Vocabulary of Conflict and Revelation
I can remember the moment I realized how much Jesus loved me as a unique and precious individual. What is curious is that this was not concurrent with my earlier understanding and acceptance of His Continue Reading
What Does it Mean to be Salt and Light
[box]RVWD is my abbreviation for Religious Vocabulary Word of the Day. (You can read my introduction to the RVWD series here.) I do not intend for these word investigations to be exhaustive, but I Continue Reading
The Art and Science of Saying No to People Who Want Your Time and Money for Free
All of your life, people will ask you to do things for free. Of course, they won't phrase it like that. They will say things like: it is your duty it is giving back to the community it is your Continue Reading
What Did Jesus Mean About Violent Men Taking the Kingdom by Force
[box]RVWD is my abbreviation for Religious Vocabulary Word of the Day. (You can read my introduction to the RVWD series here.) I do not intend for these word investigations to be exhaustive, but I Continue Reading
Can Someone Give You A Word From the LORD
[box]RVWD is my abbreviation for Religious Vocabulary Word of the Day. (You can read my introduction to the RVWD series here.) I do not intend for these word investigations to be exhaustive, but I Continue Reading
