What We Cannot Change We May Influence
“We cannot change our husband, wife, neighbor, employer, or anyone else, but we can, by God’s grace, change ourselves, and this is where our responsibility lies. R.J. Rushdoony “How can I get my husband to understand that he is hurting the children?” …
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Living in Guilt
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:17 True confession knows grace. R.J. Rushdoony Many times over the years someone has said to me, “I just can’t forgive myself.” In conversation she reveals that she committed a horrible sin (by…
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Belief and Actions
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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Hospitality for the Ages
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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Confessing Faith
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 MoreA Worriers Refuge
Do 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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