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 …
Division
I have heard (and read) much within the past week on so-called Christian “unity.†(And, frankly, the quotation marks could, and probably should, be placed around both words.) It has been in the news – as pastors and presidential candidates face off, and the meaning of “cult†is, once again, (re)defined. It has been the topic of much debate within …
Wordless Wednesday: Pumpkin Patch Highlights
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How could I say no?
We took a little trip to Dewberry Farm this past Saturday. There were games, slides, animals… And, of course, my favorite…pumpkins! We picked out a large-ish “family” pumpkin, and we let Hannah choose one little pumpkin for herself. Oh, you see 2 pumpkins in the picture?  Yes, well… She pulled out two tiny pumpkins and asked, “Mommy, can I pick out a …
Worldliness
Worldliness is one of the greatest dangers that beset the human soul. It is no wonder that we find our Lord speaking strongly about it: it is an insidious, specious, plausible enemy; it seems so innocent to pay close attention to our business! It seems so harmless to seek our happiness in this world, so long as we keep clear …