What we believe affects how we act. It is a simple concept. If we believe the Ten Commandments we will teach our children to love God and not to lie, kill, and commit adultery (among other things). If we think the Ten Commandments are restrictive teachings of an ancient society that have no bearing…
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Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 How many of us are older that we feel? In my mind I am still young, energetic, and ready for action. My reality (which apparently is different than my “mind”) is that friends are starting to…
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Many Christians memorize Bible verses, whole chapters, and creeds. Not raised in the faith, I did not get it for a long time. One woman told me that she came to faith in Christ because her children were in AWANA at a neighborhood church. God used her helping her children memorize verses to bring…
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself advising God? Sometimes we seem to think that we have a great idea about how to right a wrong or get someone saved. We pray things like, “Oh Lord, Give me the opportunity to say ….. and he will change his mind.” Or, “bring the perfect Christian husband for…
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In a discussion about how things have changed in our culture with regard to the family, sexual identities, and maturity a young woman pointed out that many of her peers are putting off having children. She noted that it seems to be a lack of desire for the responsibility and thinking that somehow children…
Read MoreWhen our son and daughter went looking for summer jobs while in high school (2000 – 2003ish), it was hard to find full time summer work. When we asked employers about the lack of hours they explained that their experience was that the “kids” wouldn’t work a lot of hours. They hired many and…
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