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How to Talk to Your Friend Who Only Goes to Church on Easter Sunday
Studies show that more Americans search the word “churches” around Easter than any other time of the year. If you know someone who only attends corporate worship once or twice a year, you may want to speak with them about this but not know how. As we approach Easter Sunday, I encourage you to pray for an opportunity to have a fruitful conversation. Below are some ideas that will hopefully help get you started. Things to remember before talking with your friend: Don’t succumb to spiritual pride. As Christians, it’s easy to forget that our knowledge of God isn’t from ourselves. Ephesians 2:8 reminds us that our faith is not of our…
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Why God? 5 Things to Remember When Natural Disasters Occur
Whether it’s on the news or in our own back yards, we’ve all seen the devastation of natural disasters unfold. When the fear has subsided and we’re left picking up the pieces, it’s easy to ask, “Why, God?” If you or someone you know has asked this question, I invite you to read my latest article, “Why God? 5 Things to Remember When Natural Disasters Occur”
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How Should You Respond to Evil?
If you live on this earth you can be sure of one thing: you will witness evil. We should expect it and be prepared to react. How then, should we respond to evil? Hate It Romans 12:9 tells us “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” This may seem obvious, but our culture has turned evil into entertainment. We pay money to see evil unfold on the big screen. We etch out time to sit in our own homes and watch evil prevail on television. Because of this, we often find ourselves numb to the actual presence of evil when we see it on the news…
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Interview with author Cathie Quillet
Today I have the privilege of introducing you to Cathie Quillet, author of Not Pregnant. When I first saw the cover of this book, my eyes instantly filled with tears. Even though fifteen years have passed since we lost our daughter, Grace my heart still hangs in the balance between breaking and healing. I know women who have grieved the death of multiple babies and those who have grieved the absence of babies. My heart breaks for us all and at the same time, my heart rejoices when I see women like Cathie facing this struggle head on in an effort to help any and all who have walked the…
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Where is God in the book of Esther?
Esther is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I love how God can be found in each and every situation, yet he is never mentioned. I highlighted just a few examples of God’s involvement in my latest article “The book of the Bible that’s all about God without mentioning Him.”
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When Should I Admit My Mistakes to My Child?
If you are the owner of a preschooler, you may also be the owner of a Beginner’s Bible. My 5 year-old, Daniel has always been drawn to stories with battles and unlikely heroes, his favorite being David and Goliath. My 4 year-old, Levi has always claimed the “no-no fruit” as his favorite. He has always found it hard to believe that Adam and Eve made such a “bad choice.” It wasn’t too long ago that we were reading this story together and he said to me, “Mommy, if God told me not to eat the no-no fruit, I would never ever eat it. I wouldn’t even go near it.” “Oh,…
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20 Patient People
We all have our unique struggles in life; our own battles to fight. In these trying times we are often challenged by a lack of patience. My latest contribution on Crosswalk.com will remind you of 20 People Who Had to be More Patient Than You.
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Why You Need to Think before Posting That Swimsuit Photo of Your Man on Facebook
This is a topic I’ve wanted to write about for years! I’m grateful to Crosswalk.com for allowing me to share my thoughts with such a wide audience. Please read and share “Why You Need to Think before Posting That Swimsuit Photo of Your Man on Facebook”.
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Interview with authors Joey & Carla Link
Today I am excited to introduce you to Joey and Carla Link, authors of Taming the Lecture Bug and Getting Your Kids to Think and Why Can’t I Get My Kids To Behave? If you’re a parent, or plan to be one day, this interview is for you! Also, Joey and Carla are giving away an autographed copy of each of their books! You’ll find instructions on how to win at the end of this interview! Joey, Carla, start by telling us a little about yourselves and your family. We have been married for 38 years. We have three adult children. Our son and his wife have given…
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Interview with author Andi Cumbo-Floyd
Today I have the privilege of introducing you to author, Andi Cumbo-Floyd! I hope you enjoy learning about Andi as much as I did and that you’ll claim your copy of Steele Secrets today! Andi, your new book, Steele Secrets is scheduled to release on February 9th! Tell us about it! OOH, I’m so excited. Steele Secrets begins when 16-year-old Mary Steele mysteriously finds herself in an abandoned cemetery near her home. While she’s there, she meets the ghost of a slave, Moses, and together, they begin a journey to fend off bulldozers, battle racism, and save the cemetery that is – unbeknownst to Mary –…