Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
This week a conversation with a pastor I admire inspired me to write this post. We’re commanded not to take the Lord’s name in vain. It’s one of the 10 Commandments so we know it’s important. A lot of Christians honor this commandment by not saying “OMG” on facebook but perhaps our commitment should go [...]
Live Like We’re Dying
We’ve only got 86,400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or throw it all away –Live Like We’re Dying Lyric We’ve all heard the sayings “Time waits for no one.” and “You only have so many trips around the sun.” Are we making our lives count? The road to Hell is paved [...]
Failure is not the end of the road..
This is simply too good not to share. The stories of other “failures” never cease to inspire me to get back up again after life has knocked me down. As much as I appreciate inspiration, God goes a step further and promises me that because of what Christ has done for me, I can be [...]
Stubborn Branches
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. -John 15:5 This Bible verse has a new meaning to me because I recently started growing grapes in my backyard. I’ve grown green ivy inside many [...]
Remembering Many on Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Thank you for the sacrifices you make. For staying up all night with a sick child, for helping with homework, running the family taxi to endless ball games, and for all the things you do to keep the household running smoothly. May your day be blessed [...]
Give in Honor of Mom: Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and time is running out. Did you know 2 out of 3 mothers would prefer a gift that helps others instead of chocolates or flowers? Give a gift in honor of your mother this Mother’s Day. Help children in need and make Mom smile. We will send you a printable [...]
Working As An Intern
This blog post was written by Amber Dodd, Spring Intern 2012 Praise God for the experiences that He gives us in our short lives. I have always had a passion and delight for children, especially those in at risk situations, and God continues to give me opportunities to see different sides of working with these [...]
Tasting By Memory
This blog post was written by Curt Cloninger, professional actor and writer. My wife, Tish, has, over the last few years, lost her sense of smell. That’s not the worst thing in the world. It even has a bit of an upside. She can’t smell our wet Springer Spaniel. She can’t smell … well … [...]
What Makes God Good?
“Father, you’d have more friends if you treated the ones you’ve got better.” –Mother Teresa Realizing that God owes me nothing is quite humbling. God, the Maker of Heaven and Earth owes me absolutely nothing. He owes no one anything but this doesn’t jeopardize His goodness. I’ve always had a heavy heart for the pain [...]
..and I’d like a small order of God, please.
Do you ever feel like you’d like just a small order of God on the side? Just enough to get a good taste of God but not enough to uproot your life? The truth is human beings like control and there are usually unspoken parts to our prayers. Heavenly Father, Please fill me with Your [...]