How to Let Go of Offense and Anger
I be deeply concerned and proactive about what is wrong in our society, government or the behavior of others but…
Category: Relationships
What’s Your Response When Gossip is Served?
How will you respond next time gossip is served? We’re all guilty of it eating and serving gossip. We dress…
How to Encourage, One Adjective at a Time
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “Encourage the timid, help the weak and be patient with…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Extreme Hospitality
Let us be a church that is known for hospitality, for how we love our family and our enemies. Let…
God’s Love in Loneliness
Most of the time, I enjoy my single woman status, but once in a while, the loneliness of my singleness…
Christian Community; Bearing With One Another in Love
What I’ve learned is, with all the good intentions of love and compassion, we can lose sight of Jesus in…
Matthew 17 and 26: Jesus in Community
Often, we let these familiar moments in Jesus’ life foster our vision of Jesus as a solo climber, trekking to…
Jesus Forgave the Adulterous Woman, and He Forgives Us Too
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is of a woman found in the act of adultery, who…
What Mary and Elizabeth Teach Us About the Celebration of God’s Goodness (Luke 1)
Mary and Elizabeth’s interaction in Luke 1 teaches us about recognizing God’s goodness in the lives of others: it should…
Teach Your Kids Compassion (Christian Parenting Series, Part 3)
As parents, we must lead by example, and help our kids empathize with those in need by showing them what…
You’re Not Alone (Matthew 26)
Are you hurting right now? Do you feel alone? Jesus knows how it feels to be let down by others,…
How to Raise Grateful Kids (Christian Parenting Series, Part 2)
No parent sets out to raise an ungrateful, materialistic child who is totally wrapped up with things, but it happens…