by Kathy | Sep 9, 2019 | Church, Discipleship, Holiness, Spiritual Leadership
We’ve changed churches eight times in 34 years of marriage. No, we aren’t “church hoppers,” we’ve simply moved a lot with my husband’s job. We have visited dozens of churches over the years. With all that “church...
by Kathy | Aug 19, 2019 | Church, friendship, Grace, Spiritual Leadership, Women's issues
The book of Philemon may be short, but it packs a powerful spiritual punch. Paul’s letter to his Christian brother Philemon gives us a window into Paul’s personal life and relationships, showing us how the apostle lived out his faith in real life. We see a side of...
by Kathy | Jul 8, 2019 | Church, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized
No Christian can experience all God wants for her apart from a vital connection to a local church.Yet, many who profess Christ as Savior try. According to a study by the Barna Group, roughly 58 million Americans who identify themselves as “Christians” do not regularly...
by Kathy | Nov 12, 2018 | Church, Holiness, Obeying God, Spiritual Growth
I am so glad the mid-term elections are over! Politics cause far too much disagreement – even in the church. With good conscience and personal conviction on both sides, sincere Christians can be divided over party lines. It’s one of those areas like alcohol,...
by Kathy | Oct 8, 2018 | Church, culture, Evangelism, Witnessing
The cultural norm in America has shifted dramatically in the last few years. In fact, almost every day, another story pops up in the news revealing an ever-widening gap between the world’s values and God’s standards. Our culture glorifies and increasingly normalizes...
by Kathy | Jul 30, 2018 | Church, culture, Discipleship
According to recent style magazines, the shag haircut of the 1970’s has come roaring back! All the groovygirls are wearing it. Yes, trends come and trends go. And many even come around again. In fact, I’ve noticed a few Christian trends popping up in the church. I...
