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Speaking Clearly
I had a learning moment this past weekend. I’m learning that what I think and what people understand can be two very different things! My mind never stops thinking about something. As those thoughts become words and eventually spoken words, the people who hear them...
Is Spanking a Christian Form of Discipline?
Discipline and punishment are often linked together. As a result, we tend to attach consequences to discipline, instead of self-control. Have we lost some of the meaning behind true discipline? The topic of spanking was in a recent news story published by CBC:...
When Change Happens
Change is never easy. I encourage change, but I don’t always enjoy change. What I mean is this: I know change can be good for me and it helps me grow, so I encourage it. On the other hand, the process and transition of change, is never really a fun experience. The...
4 Things You Forgot To Pack for Back-to-School
The busyness has begun. The kids are back to school. The semester is on its way. We make sure we have all the supplies, books and fees paid, but have we forgotten anything? I was asked to share at a graduation celebration recently, and I thought of four things to...
When We Doubt God’s Plan
I remember growing up hearing, "pray in faith...your faith will heal [or provide for] you..." Conversely, if someone was not healed or provided for, the response was, "you did not have enough faith." As I grew as a Christian, so did my questions. If God has a...
When We Doubt God’s Voice
Have you ever heard God's voice? What was your response? I remember the first time I heard God's voice. I did nothing. That's right ? nothing. It sounded like something and I was somewhat confident it was God, and yet I dismissed it. You could say it was because...
When We Doubt God’s Truth
We’re told not to doubt, and yet Christians still doubt. Is there something missing from our equation of Christian living? Why do some believers seem to question God’s truth? If we have the faith we say we have, why is doubt still a part of our lives? Even if the...
What is doubt and is it sinful?
If I had a dollar for how many times I thought those words as I wrote this blog series, I could retire now! Just because I’ve been a Christian most of my life, have two degrees, and now pastor a church, I still don’t have all the answers. I never will. In fact, as...
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Betty’s Story [Guest Post]
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91: 1 – 2) My story begins with the greatest miracle that I could ever receive. It was...
