I am not a controversial person. Seriously. I do not enjoy arguing and I would rather avoid conflict, if at all possible. But this one has got me riled up. Tweets and blogs implying that it is inappropriate for churches to have patriotic services. I respectfully disagree. And I cannot ignore this stirring in my heart…
It’s probably not fair to say “America”. It’s also probably not fair to say “Christianity”. You obviously can’t blame a country, and it’s getting harder to define the term Christianity in a way that people will tolerate. Webster defines Christianity this way: :the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Exactly, Webster. But…
It’s Sunday. We’re back home. And there’s nothing like being in our home church on Sunday morning. We choose to worship no matter where we are–and we’ve been blessed to worship in many places through the years– But there’s no place like home!
I was buying donuts for my class this morning and chatting with the clerk about how much money I’ve spent on donuts. Her next question sent me down memory lane: “Have you ever made donuts from canned biscuits?” Have I?!! I haven’t in a very long time, but on occasion I’d make them for my…
Okay. Wow. I admit I am shaking. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so strongly the urge to lash out, but thank goodness a verse I read in Proverbs this morning flashed in my mind. I have taken the time to calm down, pray, and ask for the wisdom I need to respond…
