You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6). Read: Romans 5:1-11 “How are you doing?” I asked my pregnant daughter when she called after her seven-month checkup. ” OK, I guess.” Her voice sounded …
The Myth About Peace
In our secular, yet super-spiritualized society, we hear words bantered about that seem to fit our Christian worldview. Sometimes we even adopt what the world offers because we haven’t really understood what it is that God offers. One of those things is peace. In the …
Book Review: When Couples Pray Together
Over the past 45 years, my husband and I have read numerous books together to strengthen our marriage. One favorite was When Couples Pray Together by family counselors David and Jan Stoop. We identified with the authors’ early struggles to pray with each other. Jan …
Better Breakfasts: Frozen Yogurt
Two years ago I started baking my own bread, and my concept of a healthy meal changed radically. I realized that my family was eating a whole lot of processed food, and I began to think about replacing more than just our white bread. One …
And Next Comes Peace ~
Love, joy, patience, and now during April, we began our study of the Holy Spirit’s fruit of peace in the life of believers. Lets be honest here, our human flesh is given to worry, anxiety, and disharmony with others. All of us have experienced the …
It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming
Dr. S.M. Lockridge’s famous sermon, Sunday’s Coming, is worth listening to every Good Friday. Whether it’s your first time, or tenth, take the three and half minutes to ponder the depth of pain Good Friday brought to our Savior and his followers. While Christ knew …
Good Friday: The Deafening Silence of God
Have you ever heard the expression “bad things come in threes”? Once when I’d had one of those down times that came on the heels of three (or more) bad things happening, a friend tried to help. The pep talk could have been condensed to: …
Parades, Donkeys, and Obedience
The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them (Matt. 21:6). Read: Matthew 21:1-11 I love a parade. The colorful uniforms, waving flags, and pompous music all create a mood of celebration and joy. It’s fun to stand on the sidelines and watch bands …
Extra Special Dessert: He is Risen Rolls
He is Risen Rolls is hands-down one of the most viewed recipes on MMCW’s site. Probably because they are yummy. Definitely because these rolls are a great way to teach the Easter story through food to children of all ages. Why not set aside time …
Patiently Planting Seeds
As grandparents we can occasionally feel like relics, irrelevant in our busy grandchildren’s lives. However, our steadfastness and the security we provide just by being there is immeasurable. The seeds planted early on may lie dormant for a season, but will sustain life later. The …