I can’t forget that day. We’d just walked in the door coming home from church. We’d had lunch out to celebrate Mother’s Day and my first positive pregnancy test. I’d had fish and chips. My heart was singing. It was 2005. My husband sat me down, I was itching to call my best friend to tell her I was pregnant. She and I had been praying together about this for several months. She had just had her first baby, a... Read more
I was really sad when one year, much to my dismay, Christmas simply wasn’t as exciting as it had been in years past. I was a young tween or teen (I don’t remember which), but as the years progressed, the exhaustion and muted enjoyment over the holidays seemed to become my new normal. This year, I’m pleased to announce that child-like enthusiasm and bliss can be recaptured if we set our minds to it. I’ve spent more intentional time and... Read more
My husband and I were talking about this a couple of days ago, and I thought it would be worthwhile to share here as well. I’ve made no secret of the fact that most days, I walk around my house with one ear bud plugged in listening to books or sermons (and sometimes music if I’m feeling confident in Christ). I think it is important to be clear about why I do this and why I so heartily recommend others... Read more
I need regular reminders that peace does not come from my grocery list, a quota of calories, or the food pyramid. The peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding is an enduring gift of grace. If his peace came through our adherence to rules, systems, or our works (Romans 11:6; Ephesians 2:8), his grace would no longer be grace, and the news would no longer be good. As Paul cautioned, we must be careful that we are not “led away”... Read more
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 – Read more
Women must think biblically and have high expectations for how men approach them and honor them as sisters. Because of the imago Dei, ladies, because of your intrinsic value to God, you must not treat yourself cheaply. You must have high expectations for how men approach you, high expectations for how they honor you. You must understand your value before God in such a way that you will quickly and easily reject little boys who can shave who seek sexual... Read more
There was a time when it used to surprise folks when they heard my husband and I ate meat and vaccinated our children. While it is true that my medicine cabinet is well stocked with various tinctures, essential oils, and plants (I actually just cleared up a bad case of hives with dandelion root this week! Praise God!), I also keep an epi pen in my First Aid Kit. Why? Well, turns out there isn’t much that grows out of... Read more
According to the Bible an earring or a nose piercing means the loveliness of Christian submission. It is to be an outward adornment consistent with the the beautiful lifestyle of a gentle and quiet spirit which is most precious in the sight of God (1 Pet. 3:4). A Christian woman whose ears are pierced or has her nose pierced should do it for the blessing and honor of her parents or spouse. And it should be a true statement about... Read more
I’m in the process of re-listening through this sermons series. They are longer sermons (45-50 minutes long), but they are packed full of useful information, encouragement and exhortation. I would encourage you to listen the sermons by clinking the links or looking up The Village Church on iTunes. A Beautiful Design (Part 1) – In the Beginning A Beautiful Design (Part 2) – In His Image A Beautiful Design (Part 3) – Man’s Purpose A Beautiful Design (Part 4) –... Read more
Allowing fantasy to overcome reality is an assault on God and the world He made. The type fantasy we are speaking of* applies not only to our thought lives, to sex, to daydreaming about the perfect guy, perfect children or the perfect Facebook feed, but also to how we approach what we put on our tables, what we put into our mouths, where we spend our money and who we turn to when we are in need. There is truth... Read more
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