A Story of How One Act of Grace Changed Lives. The concept of grace, and grace itself, can be elusive to understand, receive, and give to others. Two foreign exchange middle school students who witnessed grace firsthand had their lives changed for all eternity. If we can understand grace, the message of the gospel becomes clear, and undeniable. If you can understand grace, maybe your life can change too! ‘Going Therefore’ by Staying Home Our former church took part in... Read more
The Problem with New Year’s Resolutions Christian Brothers and Sisters, I think we are guilty of falling into a trap when it comes to the New Year. While we mean well and aim for intentionality, I think we can fall prey to being ensnared by the worldly focus of recreating ourselves anew every January. Should Christians even make New Year’s resolutions? What is the focus we should be having as another year begins? Is there a focus found in God’s... Read more
The Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas Do you want to give a family member or beloved friend the perfect gift this Christmas? What about your worst enemy or least-liked acquaintance? What if I told you you already have the perfect gift that you can give to your best friend or your worst enemy? And, bonus, you would be gifting yourself a present as well! There Was This One Post… I can’t remember how long ago, but I posted... Read more
Interview with Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson, Authors of Walking In Unity If you would like to watch the Interview Video here is the link. Firstly, what I would like everyone to know who doesn’t already know y’all is that: you ladies are family. And if you watch any podcast of yours and participate in the chat, then you really feel like you are part of the Center for Biblical Unity family too. When you witness Monique and Krista’s bond... Read more
When our bodies break, or the guilt of our past mistakes overwhelms us, we as moms can judge ourselves harsher than anyone else can. Our goal is to never let anyone down, especially our children. When we do, we see ourselves as a mom who is broken. But sisters, this mindset is not sustainable. We cannot let circumstances fire us from our God-given job of being a mom. With God’s Word and love, we can let go of the broken... Read more
Christians, We Have Peace. Show It. American Christians, it is time to have bold peace as we elect our next President and government officials. As we await the inevitable shift in our country’s leadership, how are you doing with showing your peace, strength, and hope? If we can have peace that “transcends understanding” (see Phil. 4:7) during times of death, grief, illness, warfare, natural disasters, but not during an election, then something is wrong with our faith. Peace as a... Read more
Believers, forgive me- I’m going to hit you right where it hurts (in love) today. Is one of your first reactions with others to be critical of their actions? Do you struggle with bubbling bitterness that pervades your thought life? What is at the root of this? We are going to get to the bottom of our thoughts, apply Scripture, and heal our hurting hearts by God’s grace. Let’s go! Listen, no one in the Church talks about this frankly,... Read more
A Response About the Assassination Attempt In regards to the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, I, a simple mom, have some thoughts. I am prepared and at peace for the ridicule if it will encourage one woman in her role as a mother. My plan is to show how what society says is menial can mean everything. Powerless Our community is still shook from Hurricane Beryl, a category 1 hurricane that happened on July 8th. The power... Read more
Hear Me Out A presumptuous sounding title indeed! Mom to mom, I hope you will hear my heart to help. As a mother ready to launch her oldest daughter into adulthood, I can attest to this one thing. May these words encourage you as parents, and even relieve some of the pressure that the weight of parenting brings from wanting raise your kids in the ways of the Lord. “What is one thing you hope your kids will know?” I... Read more
June is where many celebrate Pride, and you have seen the shirts, memes, and sentiment emblazoned everywhere “Free Mom Hugs” or “I’m Your Mom Now!” An outward expression from some well-meaning Christians showing support to those with parents who might not accept or “affirm” their child’s LGBTQ life. Christians, I have some questions. Is this gesture loving? Are we affirming or enabling here? This notion of replacing one’s parent… Is this our place? My prayer is that we step back... Read more
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