“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and …
Friday Favorites
Some recommended reading for the weekend: Matters of Tone, by my friend Jules, of Everyday Mommy – a good reminder that “that truth is [not] the trump card, that truth is [not] our free-pass to unrestrained, ungodly commentary.” A Kind and Painful Bruising, by C.J. Mahaney – “…criticism wounds the sin that has not been mortified.” And, for pastor’s wives: The Pastor’s …
Question of the Day
I’m just curious… . Why does it seem that Fundamentalism (or Fundamentalist) has become a “dirty word,” an insult of sorts, within many Christian circles? . (Some of you may have seen this question earlier on Facebook or Twitter, but the imposed character limit made it difficult to respond thoroughly and clearly.) . Perhaps it goes without saying, but please …
“I do it myself.”
“Mommy? Can I make my breakfast today?” . Well…okay. Do you need help? . “No. I want to do it by myself.” . . You  know…it was cute when she went through the “I do it myself” phase when she was 2. . But, now? . …now, it makes me just a little bit sad to think about how quickly …
And Can It Be
And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? . He left His Father’s throne above So free, so infinite His grace— Emptied Himself of all …