[For most of my life I’ve had two fascinations: Bible study and movies. For a long time I considered them two sides of my personality, like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—the spiritual side and the secular side. But then I watched in amazement as the …
“Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Were you taught that as a child? I know I was. The well-meaning adult who taught it to me was sincere in trying to help me see that words can’t physically bring pain. …
How do you deal with mean girls? If you watch popular television shows today, you would think the correct answer would be get her before she gets you, be meaner than them, be smarter, quicker, more powerful or have more money. A quick wit and …
I posted a question on social media asking for help writing this article on Mean Girls and, within an hour, I had over 35 comments not to mention the likes that came as a part of each comment. Mean girls have existed since man’s time …
*Affiliate links included. We used to say, “These are the things I’d like to do before I die.” However, after the movie The Bucket List was released in 2007, our jargon changed. That film prompted many to create their own list for the first time. …
* Affiliate links included. “Now I lay me down to sleep…” Do you remember the rote prayer we learned as children? Or maybe you taught your children, “God is great, God is good. Let us thank Him for our food.” There is nothing wrong with …
*Affiliate links included. In Part I yesterday we saw that Amy Carmichael had arrived in India. She settled in at a missionary school in Dohnavur, near the southern tip of India, working with a missionary couple. She felt that her mission was to preach to …
*Affiliate links included. One of the reasons I love the story of Amy Carmichael is she was a writer who authored at least 35 books and a number of poems. I loved her writing before I knew her story. The classic book on her life …
* Affiliate links included. There’s nothing like the smell of a book or watching one pop up on an e-reader. Reading with a group of Christian sisters is a joy! Faithful Friends Book Club is finishing up our winter 2016 list and about to start …
I love devotions and read one most mornings, but there’s just no substitute for God’s Word. I want to encourage you to make time in His presence a priority. There’s just no Substitute for the Bible and prayer. Period. Here are some practical strategies to help you …
