Posted by Editormum on 11 May 2016 in Uncategorized |
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I read today that Josh Harris has apologized for the effect that his book I Kissed Dating Goodbye had on some people in the most vulnerable, most sensitive years of their lives. And it took me back almost 20 years into my past. You see, 20 years ago, I was deep under the influence of […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, Bill Gothard, challenges, character, Christianity, church, cult, divorce, faith, false teaching, grace, IBLP, marriage, Religion, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 17 November 2013 in
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I have a lot of friends who are wait-staff. They frequently tell me how much they hate working Sunday lunch, because the church crowd are bad tippers. They speak of people who eat a nice meal, pay the bill, and walk out of the restaurant without leaving a tip. Or, worse, they leave only a […]
Tags: character, Christianity, church, customer service, etiquette, food, Jesus, kindness, news, Religion, respect, Work Life
Posted by Editormum on 31 October 2013 in
News Commentary |
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Doug Phillips, founder and president of Vision Forum ministries, resigned his position today in a public post on the Vision Forum website. His reason for stepping down is “serious sin” in his life — specifically, “… a lengthy, inappropriate relationship with a woman.” He goes into detail about his own shame, the damage to his […]
Tags: character, Christianity, church, cults, Doug Phillips, news, Religion, scandal, Vision Forum
Posted by Editormum on 25 May 2013 in
News Commentary |
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The decision earlier this week by the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council to accept openly homosexual boys as Scouts has raised a lot of anger and vitriol across the country. The BSA has been warned to expect a mass exodus of boys and leaders from the troops. I’ve seen Facebook posts from many who […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, Boy Scouts, boys, challenges, character, Christianity, faith, grace, homosexuality, Jesus, news, parenting, Religion, respect
Posted by Editormum on 13 June 2012 in
Just Another Single Mother |
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God has a funny sense of humour. And a sweet way of hugging me when I need it most. My sons are headed off this weekend, the younger for Boy Scout camp, the older to work for a week with Appalachia Service Project — he will be working in Kentucky this year. So after taking […]
Tags: Appalachia Service Project, ASP, boys, character, children, Christianity, errands, faith, grace, kindness, Religion, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 1 March 2011 in Uncategorized |
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The discussion at this blog over whether God expects first-time obedience from us struck a chord with me. I believe that He does, usually, expect us to obey Him instantly and without question. However, there are plenty of examples in Scripture where God shows mercy and gives a second chance. While I could give several […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, character, child-rearing, Christianity, discipline, Family Life, parenting, Religion
Posted by Editormum on 29 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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A continuation of yesterday’s thoughts on having strong-willed children. Those traits can also lead her into situations that will give her a chance to develop a deep-rooted humility and dependence on God. When you are “strong-willed” and “independent,” it can take some doing for God to teach you the lesson that “there’s a God, and […]
Tags: challenges, character, child-rearing, children, Christianity, Family Life, parenting, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 28 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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My friend Stephanie recently posted on her Facebook page that she “…somehow managed to get an incredibly stubborn, willful and highly intelligent daughter. She makes other kids that I had previously chalked up as ‘stubborn’ look wishy-washy in comparison. Someone please tell me this is a trait that will serve her well later in life! […]
Tags: challenges, character, child-rearing, children, faith, Family Life, fear, independence, parenting, Religion, strong will, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 18 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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I got a good lesson last night in humility, and I’ve been mulling it over ever since. So I’m just going to jot my thoughts down here, in case they are of use to anyone else. My church has a fundraiser every other year. It’s a Broadway revue with lots of challenging singing and somewhat […]
Tags: character, church, envy, fundraising, humiliation, humility, jealousy, Philosophy, pride, Religion, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 16 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, […]
Tags: Bible interpretation, challenges, character, Christianity, faith, Family Life, Religion, stress, Work Life