Hannah was so excited – her good friend, Kate, turned 5 and we got to go to her birthday party! You would have thought that it was Hannah’s birthday, she was that excited! Actually, I don’t think she was even this excited over her own party!! Every morning when she woke up, her first question was, “Do I get to …
A Disciple’s Renewal
Our women’s Bible study is gearing up to begin the fall session and a new study in just a few weeks! Last night at our leaders’ meeting, Cheryl shared this prayer from The Valley of Vision (pg. 184): O My Saviour,                          help me. I am so slow to learn, so prone to forget, so weak to climb; I am in …
I Will
I am not a morning person. Oh, I can (and generally do) get up and get myself going at a semi-decent hour, but it is certainly not my preference. If given the choice, I am a night owl. (According to my mom, I was this way from the womb!) Add to that the fact that insomnia seems to be a constant for …
1 Thessalonians 5:14-22
“And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus …
Spiritual Discipline vs. Legalism
Over the last several weeks, I have had several conversations centering on the topic of legalism. Each conversation/discussion has taken place in a different context, and with different people, but the general theme remains the same… Legalism – what it is, and maybe more accurately, what it isn’t – can be a confusing issue. I am guessing that it is probably something that …