Christian Living
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When We Don’t Know Who to Believe
Daily, we hear conflicting news from the media, from those in authority, as well as from family and friends. It's unsettling when we don’t know who to believe. That fear displays itself in various forms from tight-lipped agitation to fist-pounding anger, or just downright, gut-wrenching angst. While some messengers have hidden agendas, others are sincerely well-meaning. But, we’re not even sure if the well-meaning folks know all the facts. Is there anyone who really knows the truth? (excerpt from this week's post)
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How Do We Tell the Next Generation to Not Live in Fear?
Daily, we hear news of division, destruction, disease, and death. Our kids and grandkids hear some form of this as well. Whether it’s via television, the internet, friends, or family. Perhaps they are witnessing it firsthand in their communities, possibly in their own homes. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged. So, how do we tell the next generation to not live in fear? First, we, the parents, must learn and practice brave faith-living, so our encouragement is received as genuine. Then, we utilize the power of words . . .
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Book Review: God’s Best During Your Worst
If you, or someone you love, have received heart-wrenching news, then you’ll want to dive into this book review of "God’s Best During Your Worst: Living Under His Umbrella" written by Robin Luftig. In 2011, after having a seizure, Robin struggled to make sense of her doctor’s diagnosis. A fist-sized tumor gripped her brain and skull. She was given ten days to get her affairs in order before undergoing brain surgery. Ten days. Ten days to process her fears, uncertainties, and purpose. Before her first symptom ever appeared, Robin sensed God whispering to her heart, “Do you trust Me?” We discover the answer as Robin takes readers with her on…
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Do We Handle Problems with Panic or Peace?
Death, disease, natural disasters--when things happen that are out of our control, do we handle the problems with panic or peace? Sometimes when we don’t fully understand something, our confusion can stir up a commotion. Left unchecked, there’s the potential for panic.
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Kick Complacency: Focus on Skills
It's challenging, but we can learn ways to kick complacency and focus on our skills. Sometimes we settle--content that our skills are good enough. We’re satisfied for a while then, something begins to nag us inside. We know in our minds, there’s always room to enhance skills. But our flesh resists because improvement involves effort and time. It will take...
