September 30, 2011
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25)
God’s ways are not our ways (Is. 55:8); so, sometimes we have a hard time harmonizing biblical truths with day to day living. Love …
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September 28, 2011
I created the following worksheet using 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 to do at home with my children. I thought other moms (or dads) may want to use it with their families as well – so here you go!
Bible Study Activity:
- Look up, copy, and discuss the proof texts that go with each of the characteristics of love below.
- Using each of these characteristics, think of practical ways you can better …
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September 27, 2011
This documentary is one of the most amazing examples of defending the Truth that I’ve seen in a long time. Share this with your friends and relatives and with your church family. Get the word out, lest we forget those who are perishing…
Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy. (Psalm 82:3)
WARNING: Some disturbing images from the Holocaust. Viewer discretion advised.
Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, …
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September 23, 2011
When I wrote the first chapter of Raising Maidens of Virtue so many years ago, I never imagined that nearly a decade later, after six printings, I would be writing a revised and expanded edition. Actually, in the beginning, my intention was to simply write short messages for my daughters; something that I could use to hopefully help them “get” certain truths without me “lecturing” them. It was my husband …
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September 20, 2011
By Christa McDonald Blanchard
“Hold me now, O Father of Jesus. Sheltered safe, asleep in Your arms. No other place can promise protection. A fortress from pain, and a haven from harm.” – Michael Card
There are some who say that grieving is wrong, as if it somehow demonstrates a lack of trust or joy in the Lord. However, I believe that grieving can be deeply cleansing—even healing. Still, I understand the danger of despair in the midst …
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September 1, 2011
by Rev. Richard Baxter (1615-1691)
Hat Tip to A Puritan’s Mind
Selfish ungodly persons everywhere enter into all kinds of relationships with a desire of serving their ownselves, and gratifying their own flesh without knowing or caring what is required of them. Their desire is for the honour, profit, or pleasure their relationship will provide them but not for what God and man requires or expects from them. [Gen 2:18, Prov 18:22] …
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