Share All Good Things

by | Nov 29, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

I am finishing up a study of Galatians in my personal bible study, and I ran across a verse yesterday that I don’t think I really thought about before: Galatians 6:6 “And let the one who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.”...

My Self Has Enough Help

by | Nov 27, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

Go to any bookstore – online or in person – and you will find rows and rows…and rows and rows… of shelves housing books devoted to “self-esteem.” Most seem to focus on loving yourself, forgiving yourself, being good to yourself. Because we just don’t think...

Father Knows Best

by | Nov 25, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

We almost moved to Honduras this summer. And when I say “almost” I mean we were brushing up on our Spanish, looking up plane tickets, finding homes for rent, and emailing folks who lived down there so we could know as much about it as possible. In my...

Mathematically Challenged

by | Nov 21, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

If I were Superman, math would be my kryptonite. If I were Dorothy, math would be my Wicked Witch of the West. If I were Snow White, math would be my juicy red apple. I really hate math. My hatred goes way back. I remember being in second grade, sitting in Mr....

Why Go to Church?

by | Nov 16, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than sitting in garage makes you a car.” “I can worship God anywhere — church doesn’t have the corner on that market.” “There are too many hypocrites in church for me to want to go there.” “Sunday is the only day I...