When people begin to talk about their relationship with the Lord, and their time in the Word and in prayer with excitement and passion, do you find yourself eagerly nodding in understanding and agreement? Or…do you cross your arms and roll your eyes, assuming it must be forced, and phony.  After all, no one is that passionate about spiritual things… Pastors and …

In this post, I explained that we do not teach our daughter to apologize for sinful behavior.  Instead, we are teaching her to practice the biblical paradigm of confession, repentance, seeking forgiveness, and ultimately, true reconciliation or restoration of the relationship. This time, I am explaining what that looks like in everyday life: I’m Sorry {Part 2}, over at Raising Homemakers.

Where in Scripture does it say that we are supposed to apologize for our sin? Where in the Bible are we commanded to say “I’m sorry”? Most of us have come to equate an “apology,” or an “I’m sorry,” with the biblical paradigm of confession, repentance, forgiveness, and true reconciliation. But, do we understand what we are really saying when …

Most days, I love being at home.  (If I didn’t absolutely have to leave my house, I don’t know that I ever would!)  And, on those days, I find great joy in the fact it is both my privilege and responsibility to turn our house into more than just a place to eat, sleep, and store our belongings.  I can clearly see evidence of God’s love and …