November, 2014

• 18 November

  Coping with Prodigal Children during the Holidays

  

  Having a prodigal child can be a wearisome time for parents, but the holidays can bring even more difficulty. This is supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year,” right? For some it is, and for others the reality of losses become more prominent. Memories of the past ...

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• 18 November

  Are You God’s Friend?

  

  Thankful.  That’s what I am; overjoyed and humbled to declare, announce, shout out that, “God is my Friend”.  To think that the God of all creation, the One who made the sun and the moon and hung the planets in just the right spots and then created mankind in His ...

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• 18 November

  The Abyss Of A Mother’s Purse

  

  Sunday morning typically reigns as one of peace and joy and above all else surprises. Two Sunday’s ago was of no different. I was deep in the midst of worshiping my King when my five year old decided he wanted to write something down on his small pad of paper. ...

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• 17 November

  Put Your House In Order

  

  ‘In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death.  The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” ‘  2 Kings 20:1 (NIV) ...

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• 17 November

  (Pastoral) Confession and Absolution: What is the Controversy?

  

  Many Christians privately go to their pastors to receive spiritual and moral guidance on a number of topics, but not all directly attend a formal “confession”, which is a personal confession of one or more sins to a pastor.  A key component of the formal confession is the absolution of ...

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• 17 November

  Dog Show Will Find Homes For Needy Canines

  

  If you are a dog lover here is your chance to adopt a needy canine. “More than 8 million animals end up in shelters every year and only half of them make it out.” This is what Oscar winner Hilary Swank said in reference to a dog show to be ...

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• 16 November

  God Makes No Mistakes

  

  “You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.  I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; (Psalm 139: 13-14). Imperfections. That is all I used to see when I looked into the mirror: Eyebrows too thick, nose to thin, and way too ...

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• 16 November

  Swiper No Swiping!

  

  With a face fighting hard to conceal guilt, Isabella casually walked into the room. Unbeknown to her, the peanut butter fudge cookie she had just devoured in secret, left bold crumbs sprawled across the corners of her mouth. “Isabella did you take a cookie from the jar?” Her mother asked. ...

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• 16 November

  The Journey Home

  

  “And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with Him] (Genesis 5:24 Amp). A couple of men in the Old Testament, Enoch and Elijah, never tasted death. Fascinatingly, the two enjoyed glorious home-goings. Elijah in a chariot of fire and Enoch’s ...

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• 16 November

  Blessings Come in Small Packages

  

  The homeless. Children in the hospital. Nursing home residents who have little or no family. At this time of year, our thoughts are more aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. What can we do to help? One of the most important acts of kindness you can ever do for ...

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