Remembering Grace Sometimes we find ourselves acting like we think God’s love is conditional. We fall into thinking that because we deserve the consequences of our sin, we can’t go to God for help through them. Before we know it, we are walking without God and feeling like He doesn’t...
The Lost Son In Luke 15:11-32 we find Jesus speaking in parables about things lost: a sheep, a coin, and a son. If you’re anything like me, the story of God’s work in your life sounds an awful lot like the lost son. You learn early in the chapter that...
Caring for Animals Nothing engages a child’s heart faster than an animal in need. They love to know they are taking care of their pets…even if you are doing all the work! It is easy for them to understand that God gave man charge over the animals of the world...
Intentional Parenting: God’s Gift of Grandparents Not all children have ideal grandparents. There is really no such thing! However, grandparents are intended by God to fulfill a purpose. Whether you think they are fulfilling it or not, does not come into play. You can, and are expected to, teach your...
Christmastime, Clear Thinking, and Gifts If you asked my wife, she might not guess that I do, but secretly I love Christmastime. I don’t get wound up about lots of decoration like she does. She’s a Christmas decorating super hero! So, naturally, next to her I might appear to not...
