From the Very First Moment, You Have Been Loved
I’ve always been a churchgoer. I pray. I believe. But if I’m being perfectly honest . . . I struggle sometimes to comprehend He means ME. God is…
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To the Mom Who Hasn’t Been to Church in Awhile, God Still Loves You
“God’s having a party.” This response from my husband garnered way more laughs from me than I think he had expected. It was his…
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I’m Surrounded by a Sea of Believers, But I Feel so Alone
I look around the church and see the many familiar faces who make up the congregation. I see the grandpas whose wisdom and gentle smiles remind me of…
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Dear Christian Parents, Don’t Turn Good Things Into God Things
Christian parent, I must confess that the world pulled me astray. When my children were younger, I gave little thought to my personal responsibility…
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It’s OK to Show Your Kids Imperfect Faith
The hard wooden pew and its distinct lack of lumbar support begins to strain my lower back. I close my eyes and roll my neck side to side,…
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The Most Important Part of Knowing God isn’t Church
Church is important, but it’s not the most important. Missions are critical, but they aren’t the most critical. Bible studies are essential, but…
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Dear Husband, I Love Being By Your Side At Church
My favorite dates with my husband are at church. Yeah, you heard that right. You see, church and “us” has a history. One of our very first…
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Because God Didn’t Fashion You to Glow in the Light
My son got to pick a toy out of the treasure box last week at preschool, and for the third week in a row, he brought home an ugly plastic…
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Dig Yourself Out of the Trenches and Go to Church—Even When It’s Hard
My husband’s work schedule is different from most. He works odd hours, some weekends and sometimes has to travel. On the Sundays my husband is not…
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Following Jesus Isn’t Easy
Following Jesus isn’t easy. It means being kind to people who aren’t going to be kind back. It means looking at other’s needs before our own.…
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