Tag: God

Bible, Sin and Salvation, Walking with God

“God” as a Trigger Word

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“God” as a Trigger Word

My heart broke this week as I watched the coverage of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report and heard this on CNN: And whenever she hears the word “God,” Carolyn said, flashbacks of abuse keep coming back.“The word ‘God’ makes me think of him [her abuser],” she said. “I just feel like my whole life has [...]

Motherhood, Parenting

Woman’s Work

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Woman’s Work

Today is Mother's Day; it's the day we celebrate, remember, thank and love our mothers, mother-in-laws, aunts, grandmothers and the other women who helped shape who we are and who we are becoming. From Biblical times through today God consistently uses women to lead His children home. So today's post is offered in gratitude for the gifts [...]

Epiphanies, Walking with God

Crossing the Line

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Crossing the Line

Jesus invites us to cross over from death to life. Whatever it is you struggle with, addiction, disease, depression of other afflictions of this fallen world, the path to life is as simple as taking the single step to follow Jesus.

Epiphanies, Ministry, Walking with God

Who is Good?

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Who is Good?

“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." Mark 10: 18 I've always found Jesus' response to the rich young ruler to be a bit troubling. Jesus wasn't good? Then what chance have I got? If I'm being truthful I like to think of myself as pretty good, a B+ [...]

Motherhood, Parenting, Walking with God

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

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There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Having your children home for the holidays is an earthly analogy for God's desire to reconcile all to Himself.

Walking with God

Lessons from the Fall

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Lessons from the Fall

In the classic movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Toula Portokalos says to her mother, "Ma, Dad is so stubborn. What he says goes. Ah, the man is the head of the house." Her mother responds,"Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can [...]