'Just a Mom's' View

There is never, ever a time in the Bible where you will find a command, reminder, suggestion, story, parable or principle about loving yourself. We are never instructed to “find ourselves” or to work on our self-love. We are never told to spend time thinking of ourselves at all, actually. This can be confusing when … More As Thyself…

Did you know that right now as you read this, there are missionaries across the planet who are having to meet with their church members in secret? Missionaries who are being arrested for preaching the Gospel? It baffles my mind that this still goes on. Here we are over here in posh America where “enough … More An Under-Utilized American Privilege

I recently asked my Facebook friends to tell me some of their best memories as children when they truly felt connected to their parents. Answer after answer came in of my friends reminiscing about some of their favorite moments with their parents. Overwhelmingly, activities revolving around quality time were the top answers. Trips to the … More How to Connect with Your Kids in a Wireless World

James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Unless the Lord comes back first, you and I have an appointment with death. Just picture imaginary countdown clocks over our heads. With … More It’s Your Funeral

“I am not enough”: This may be the most unpopular phrase in today’s world. In a society that shouts at you, “You do you”, “You are enough!, “Do whatever makes you happy!” Just believe in yourself,” Love yourself first so you can love others better,” and my personal favorite, “If Mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody … More I Am Not Enough

Every stove burner is full. Every pot and pan is in use. The recipe cards are spread out all over the counters with splatters of food on them. Amazing smells are wafting out from the oven. In the midst of the cluttered kitchen immerges the cook. The very frazzled cook. Sweat covers her brow, her … More Buy Pizza, Get Peace 😉

“Do we still have to Tithe or is that an Old Testament thing? Do we really have to go to church? Is one service a week good enough? Sunday School is a man-made thing so I can get away with not going, right? We’re not under the Law anymore, so what all can we use … More “The Heart of the Matter is the Matter of the Heart”

To tithe or not to tithe? That is the question many people have on their minds nowadays. Is “tithing” an Old Testament commandment that is now exempt because we are no longer under the law? Or perhaps for those who still believe in tithing, there are other questions that come to their minds. Do I … More To Tithe or Not to Tithe? That is the Question.