Your child was doing just fine until you told him “no.” He was simply playing with his toys on the kitchen floor, completely oblivious to the danger around him. The thought of touching the oven never entered his mind. And he wouldn’t have touched it. Except for one problem. You told him “no.” You said, … More wanted: opportunities to sin
Look on the bright side. Think positive. For me, it comes naturally. When I miss my alarm, I think, “Oh good, now I don’t have to look nice.” When my refrigerator is empty? “Well, at least I’m saving money . . .” When I’m stuck in traffic, I’m glad I’ll have an excuse for why I’m … More the wrong kind of faithful
A man bought a wife. That’s an unusual enough place for a story to begin. Actually, it doesn’t begin there. First, we observe a woman in great need. Her life could well be described as utterly destitute and hopeless. Through a series of providential events, she comes under the eye of a man who delights … More an unlikely redemption
You’ve been there and done that. You’ve misplaced your wallet, your keys, and more importantly, your sunglasses. Yesterday, it was your chapstick and the checkbook. And how you lost your phone, you don’t know, as it’s practically attached to your body. But, yes, it happened. Socks and umbrellas? You only wish they were cheaper. What … More misplaced fear
What’s the number-one religious ritual you were taught as a child? It is not tithing or gift-giving. It’s not wearing your Sunday best or carrying your Bible to church. And it’s not reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Most likely, whether or not you were raised in a Christian home, you were taught to say, “Thank you, God, for our … More three times a day
Journey of the Word 