Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. — Proverbs 4:23 What is the most valuable thing in your home? What would happen if it was stolen or lost? You might be able to replace the item with savings or insurance — which is a hassle to be sure, but…
Restoration: Holiness
HOLINESS MEANS HEALING Fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. — Romans 12:2 The Message It seems that much of what Christians believe they are called to is a cluster of activities that include regular church attendance, Bible study, giving, and attending the annual retreat. Now — what is all this…
Centering in Christ When Divorce Wreaks Havoc in Your Home
Faced with divorce, a family slams headfirst into an iceberg, and its members struggle to survive. In the process, family members often become engulfed in waves of destructive forces. Is there a captain for the ship? Are all passengers accounted for? Will they survive? Regardless of a family’s past or present religious engagement, living faith…
Listen Love Repeat: It’s All About Relationships
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.” — A. A. Milne No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us. —…
From This Day Forward
What does it take to support a growing and successful marriage? Craig and Amy Groeschel describe five priorities, the most important of which is to seek God. All other things flow from your relationship with Jesus. In the study, From This Day Forward, the Groeschels help us to understand what it means to seek God.…
Messy Beautiful Love Is Christ-Centered
It wasn’t your usual Saturday afternoon. We had a lot of talking to do. Money talk. You know – the uncomfortable, I-want-to-avoid-this-topic discussion, where we chat about our finances to see where our money’s being spent. We desperately try to avoid pointing fingers, but the temptation is strong nonetheless. Michael likes to spend on gifts. Whatever the occasion, I can…