Brattitude
December 8, 2016 | Relational Matters
It is sometimes easier to head an institute for the study of child guidance than it is to turn one brat into a decent…
Where Love and Sorrow Meet
December 5, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
“When Jesus calls a man, He bids him come and die.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer If you’re not willing to die to self in general,…
Darts Among Friends
December 1, 2016 | Relational Matters
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. – Ephesians 5:16…
What You’re Messaging in your Marriage (And Why you Better Spell Check It)
November 29, 2016 | Marriage Matters
Words may sting, but silence is what breaks the heart. – Author unknown The first maxim of the communication class I had in college…
Blew It Again?
November 28, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Day has begun and I’m already sinning Help me to change this heart that I have Lord, help me taste of the grace that…
“The African Doctor” – Great Holiday Viewing!
November 26, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
We’re big on Christmas movies and music, both of which are now prevalent and solidly welcome in our house. So naturally, The Grinch, (the…
Gotta Serve Somebody
November 23, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
Nevertheless they will be his servants, that they may distinguish My service from the service of the kingdoms of the nations. -II Chronicles 12:8…
“I Love You with All My Will”
November 22, 2016 | Marriage Matters
How do you keep the music playing? How do you make it last? How do you keep the song from fading too fast? And…
Me Divided by Three
November 21, 2016 | Keeping It Clean
Man made in the image and likeness of God was made an inferior trinity of spirit, soul and body. But when man obeyed the…
Long Division: How do we Unite when We’ve Stopped Being One Nation?
November 19, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
Donald Trump hasn’t polarized the country. He, and his election, just exposed the level of polarization which was already there. So when the talking…
What NOT to Do if You’ve Hurt Your Wife
November 15, 2016 | Marriage Matters
If your wife caught you using porn, or discovered an affair, or learned about some secret sexual vice you’ve been indulging, then you’re a…
“You’re Hired!”
November 9, 2016 | Doctrinal Matters
For many of us, it’s more a sigh of relief than a victory shout. We wanted him – largely, at least – because of…
Three Lessons ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Has To Offer
November 5, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
The buzz among Christians over Mel Gibson’s newest film went high decibel when Greg Laurie interviewed the actor/director a couple months ago during a…
Jen Hatmaker: Hermeneutics, Hurt, and Human Affection Part II
November 4, 2016 | A Cuppa Joe
In yesterday’s post we looked at what can be a dry topic – hermeneutics – and applied it to what’s definitely a hot topic:…