Category Archives: Faith

Questions Worth Asking #5: Slavery to Any But Christ

A slave is forced to obey the will of another.  And while slavery as an inhumane trade was made illegal 150 years ago in the USA, many of us still find slavery to be commonplace.  A slave does not have … Continue reading

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Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge

This post has been stewing in my mind for over a year.  Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, I thought this would be an ideal time to share about my mom and our relationship or lack thereof. Yep, I am … Continue reading

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Questions Worth Asking #4: Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness is a widely-valued attribute.  Across gender, ethnic and religious lines, people who can be trusted are considered to be valuable.  Surrounding yourself with trustworthy people and being trustworthy yourself is a smart idea. It comes as little surprise that … Continue reading

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Question Worth Asking #1: Hypocrisy

When you’re signing up for a poke in the eye, why settle for a sharp stick when you can go with a red-hot poker? That’s sort of my thought process when picking the first of the Wesley brothers’ Holy Club … Continue reading

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“What Would Jesus Eat?” & Feeding the Family Semi-Monthly Menu Musings #6

Thinking ahead saves time.  Thinking ahead saves money.  Thinking ahead saves energy.  These are all good reasons why I am enjoying sharing our Loose Meal Planning.  Life doesn’t always allow me to think ahead as we travel along it’s vast … Continue reading

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Promises of God and an Easter Appeal

Sin requires judgment. This is inescapable. Sometimes the judgment comes immediately, sometimes later (even after this life). But it most certainly comes. Because of the grace and mercy of God, many of us have become presumptuous, supposing that because He … Continue reading

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Twenty-Two Questions Worth Asking

  In the eighteenth century, John Wesley and his brother Charles were part of a group of Christians at Christ College, Oxford who met together for prayer and accountability and who performed many regular charitable acts. This group was cynically … Continue reading

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Power Shakes-for the Heart & Soul

I thought if I just left the title Power Shakes you might think this is a recipe post.  Then I thought if I titled this Power Shakes-for the Heart, you might still think this is a recipe post, or a … Continue reading

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Training Your Prayer Muscles

Strength is a skill, and exercise should rightly be viewed as training. You are training particular muscles and developing particular skills in each session…if you’ve got a plan, that is. One of my favorite training protocols is especially good for … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Bible Reading Plan

Have you ever read the Bible in one year? Well, now’s a great time to be making plans for 2013, making decisions regarding your personal and spiritual disciplines. Reading the Bible in a year is a great discipline that is … Continue reading

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