by Kathy | Dec 10, 2018 | Christmas, Discipleship
Many “facts” we think we know about Jesus’ birth are not really factual at all. Centuries of tradition and even popular culture have affected the way we view the story of Jesus’ birth. Sadly, many of us don’t know God’s Word like we should and the story of...
by Kathy | Nov 30, 2018 | Christmas, Discipleship, Resources
The Christmas season has officially begun. More than likely, activities like shopping, baking, and gift wrapping fill your December to-do list. If we aren’t purposeful, all the holiday activity can easily overshadow the reason we celebrate. I have a challenge...
by Kathy | Oct 1, 2018 | Discipleship, Salvation, Trials and difficulties
On September 23, my father finished his race and received his eternal inheritance. His soul has been in the presence of his Savior for a week. Today, we say our formal goodbyes. While we grieve the loss of Dad’s presence with us, we also rejoice that he has now...
by Kathy | Sep 24, 2018 | culture, Discipleship, Holiness, Obeying God
I am patiently waiting for our first granddaughter to arrive. Okay, let me be honest. I’m waiting. We can leave the “patiently” part out. After four grandsons, we are so ready for a little girl! The world my granddaughter will know is very different from the world of...
by Kathy | Sep 17, 2018 | Discipleship, Holiness, Prayer, Salvation, Spiritual Growth
The Bible is full of word pictures to help us understand spiritual truths. One of the best known and most loved is the armor of God Paul describes in Ephesians. I know some Christians who “pray on the armor of God” every day. While we definitely need that level of...
by Kathy | Sep 10, 2018 | Bible study, Discipleship, Spiritual Growth
(This post includes a free printable to use as a tool to meditate on Scripture.) If we want God’s Word to do its best and most comprehensive work in us, we must meditate on Scripture. Like tough meat requires low, slow heat to tenderize it, we stubborn humans need to...
