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Many pastors tell people to stop worrying, because it is a sin. These pastors use verses in which Jesus specifically commands against worry. For example, John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and … Read more Is Worry a Sin?
I want to avoid criticizing others, but my sinful nature fights back. I love people and the Lord, and I hurt both when I think unfairly critically about people or my life. Impatience, self importance, wrong assumptions, so many errors prompt my sin nature to harshly criticize. For example, I might think, “What’s wrong with … Read more Challenging a Critical Spirit
Whether through abuse, lustful desires or seduction, some gals (and guys, but I will write this geared for gals), may fall into ungodly relationships and form ungodly soul ties. This term, “soul ties,” means an ungodly bond we have formed, which does not honor God, and which pulls on our soul, harming us. This is … Read more Inviting Surrogate Prayer to Break Ungodly Soul Ties
Why do we praise God? The Bible tells us to praise Him, but what is God’s reason and desire? Some atheists say God is arrogant and demands praise like a megalomaniac or narcissist. How do we respond to this criticism? I had heard that criticism when I was younger, and I did not have a … Read more Why We Praise God: Answers to Atheists Who say God is arrogant
I want to share my story about memorizing Scripture. I invite you to laugh with me and find the surprising encouragement and joy (guilt-free) I found in what I used to think was a boring and difficult spiritual discipline. This year I was reading a book about a parent’s spiritual warfare for her children. The … Read more Why Memorize Scripture: The No Guilt Approach
Content to be a minnow in an ocean of big fish Christians As a home schooling, stay-at-home mom, I am a minnow surrounded by glamorous dolphins and sailfish. These women write best sellers, speak on radio and reach millions for Christ. I shrink in comparison. Between teaching my girls, doing chores, and … Read more Minnow for Christ
A conflict exists with some pastors saying, “Don’t try to ‘find yourself,’ because you already have your identity in Christ.” Yet some people (even Christians) say they need to ‘find themselves,’ because they are still confused about who and what they are. Perhaps these two groups believe they disagree, but instead their definition of “finding … Read more Finding Yourself… in the Lord
When I read my Bible cover to cover (Genesis to Revelation), I tended to rush and not really savor these wonderful words. When I was over half way through Psalms, I felt sad I had so little left to read from this comforting book. This year I decided I would savor the book of Psalms, … Read more How to Find Peace and Joy during Trials: Savoring the Psalms
Jesus told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Matt. 28:19. Sharing the Gospel of Christ is not an option, but a command for all … Read more Bold Witness for Christ?
I’m beginning this post addressing you wonderful young gals, but moms and all you friends of the younger gals (sisters, aunts, grandmas and friends), please read this too, and I will also address you near the end of this post. Satan has used an ancient method of separating parents from children (even adult children), and … Read more When Satan tries to separate children from Parents