Archive for June, 2012

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Ooooh, You Said Sin!

A few weeks ago I was teaching a children’s class and I said something about sin.  One little boy sat straight up and said in a shocked voice, “oooh, you… Read more »

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Praying With Children

Whether a believer is 4 or 40, remaining faithful to the Lord requires much prayer. It’s amazing how taking a few minutes to re-focus in prayer can help give victory… Read more »

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Parenting Children With Disabilities

Parenting on any level is no easy task. Parenting a child with a disability requires an even greater dependence on the grace that only Christ can give. Yet despite the… Read more »

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Seeing The Grand Narrative

One of the greatest plot devices of any story is the hero who is mired in circumstances but who longs for more. We see it expressed in so many stories… Read more »

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Family Devotions On The Go

  Summer is a great time to be on the go. If you live in a state like mine (North Carolina) you have the blessing of driving a few hours… Read more »

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Post Father’s Day Reflections

Days like Father’s Day always tend to spark reflection. Sometimes the memories that are relived are good and sometimes they are devastating. Regardless of the type of father that you… Read more »

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The Value of Being Well Read

“Theology, is the compass that points to true north as the storm of life swirls around us. Studying theology is essential, but we cannot neglect studying the realities of human… Read more »

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There Is Holy Work To Do At Home

  Sometimes the pressure at work can be demanding. This is especially true if you are in vocational ministry. There is always another marriage in crisis, a person to be… Read more »

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Raising Gospel Centered Children

In a recent article entitled, Raising Gospel Centered Children, mother, writer, blogger, and teacher Luma Simms writes: When Jesus instructs us to go out and make disciples of all nations,… Read more »

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Game Shows and Sunday School Curriculum

I remember watching Monty Hall on the old Let’s Make a Deal, ok, so it was syndicate on the Game Show Network, but I watched them none the less.  Now… Read more »