“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” ~Matthew 18:20 There is comfort in these words for all who love to meet together for religious purposes.  At every assembly for public worship, at every gathering for prayer and praise, at every missionary meeting, at every Bible reading, the King of Kings is present, Christ himself …
How Readest Thou?
2011 is (quickly!) coming to a close. I am spending some time this week re-assessing our lesson plans for the rest of the “school year.” You know…where we are “supposed to be” versus where we actually are; what I want to get done before the “end of the school year”; and how exactly to go about doing it…with the (welcome!!) …
Why We Celebrate
My car radio is currently tuned to a station that plays Christmas music. I love Christmas music. I love the jingle bells, the tradition, the nostalgia…and yes, I even love the imaginary world of sparkling, snow-covered trees, and horse-drawn sleighs. (I realize that in some parts of this country, this is a reality. But, having never lived in a state …
A Suggestion…
“The best way to give grace to your kids is to be dazzled by Christ’s love for you first.” ~Elyse Fitzpatrick Geldie, from Who Is Your Groom, is giving away two copies of Give Them Grace, by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson! The first copy will be given away on Sunday, November 20th! If you do not win a copy on the first go …
Reformation Day
“Unless you can convince me by Scripture and pure reason, and not by popes or councils who often contradict each other, unless I am so convinced I am wrong, I am bound by my beliefs to the text of the Bible. My conscience is captive to the word of God. To go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Therefore, …