September, 2015

• 21 September

  Why I Have A Faith that Can Move Mountains

  

  I have often asked myself why I believe, why I have faith in Jesus Christ. What is it that makes me believe and why? I’ve read the Scriptures and a lot of theology. I’ve spent many hours over the years wrestling with the deepest questions and looking into the mysteries ...

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• 21 September

  When Life Get’s Hard, Don’t Quit–Pedal!

  

  One of my epic failures in motherhood has been to successfully teach my youngest to ride her bike. I guess I should clarify. The concept has been grasped, it is the execution she finds daunting. She gets the whole idea of pedaling; it is just controlling the bike that is an issue. ...

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• 21 September

  Recognizing and Responding to Passive Aggressive Behavior

  

  In a previous post, passive aggressive behavior was explored and some examples given of what it can look like. Passive-aggression is a dysfunctional means of communicating anger or resentment through procrastination, sullenness, pouting, obstructing, feigned forgetfulness, and other methods that avoid direct confrontation. Passive aggressive people may be seething with ...

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• 20 September

  Making Moments Matter: Investing Time With Your Kids Part 1

  

  What are children desiring these days besides a piece of technology? Time. Quality time spent with their parents. Like a doctor on call 24/7 we are reachable by our family, friends, and neighbors anytime, anywhere. Although there are many positives to having a revolving door of connection, there are also ...

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• 20 September

  Jesus is Coming Soon… Or Not!

  

  If I had a penny for every time I’ve heard the phrase “Jesus is coming soon,” I’d be a couple thousand dollars richer. I bet many others will agree. For years Christians from all over have been declaring that Jesus is coming back very soon, but He is yet to ...

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• 20 September

  The Time for Salvation is Now

  

  The hour and day of Salvation is now. When you hear His voice today, don’t harden your hearts. Throughout history God has invited mankind to His side to accept His gracious gift of free salvation. Genesis records the war over man’s soul between God and Satan; before the foundation of ...

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• 20 September

  Can Our Brain Benefit from Cursive Handwriting?

  

  The use of cursive handwriting has slowly declined since the 1970’s. It is seldom taught in our schools today. Although it is no longer included in the Common Core State Standards curriculum, teachers can make a decision on a local level as to whether or not to teach their students ...

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• 19 September

  Our Hope: Acceptance

  

  “Jesus said, ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’ ” Luke 6:31 (NIV) Acceptance: the act of accepting: the fact of being accepted: approval (Merriam-Webster) This word can mean many things.  Acceptance can mean you have received something and hold on to it.  It can mean you have achieved ...

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• 19 September

  The Church That Overcomes Hell’s Gates

  

  Church is an emotionally loaded word for many.  For some, it pulls forth feelings of inadequacy–of not measuring up.  For others, it engenders “ought to do” feelings: the doing sometimes creates pride and other times produces failure.  Church speaks to others of “Sunday best” and plastic facades that are left ...

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• 19 September

  Are We Spending Tomorrow’s Money Today?

  

  “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be ...

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