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 29 June 2014 in Uncategorized |
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My friend Heather wrote this blog post today about taking a break from going to church, and how it helped her evaluate her spiritual condition and renew her relationship with God. I cannot begin to express how much it resonated with me. Because I stopped going to church about five years ago, and every time […]
Tags: C.S. Lewis, challenges, Christianity, church, faith, medical issues, Religion, spirituality, worship
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 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 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
Posted by Editormum on 7 May 2010 in Uncategorized |
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I took a self-defence seminar hosted by my karate school on May 1. I enjoyed it immensely and learned a lot that will help me as I advance through the ranks. Gained a little confidence on some of the basic skills, and got a few pre-set sequences to click. But I also learned something very […]
Tags: Christianity, faith, fear, karate, Philosophy, Religion, self-defense
Posted by Editormum on 10 January 2010 in Uncategorized |
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I’ve been thinking a lot about crosses lately. I daresay that sounds a strange topic of thought — it’s C.S. Lewis’s fault. Between Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, I’m getting a lot of input about what Jesus meant when He said that each of His followers must “deny himself, take up his cross daily, […]
Tags: challenges, character, Christianity, faith, fear, grace, Jesus, karate, pain, parenting, Philosophy, Religion, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 7 January 2010 in Uncategorized |
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I had actually intended to post about just the Law of Undulation today, as I have been listening to C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters over the last few days, and his concepts of the Law of Undulation and of humankind as a hybrid, amphibian creature subject to that law have been occupying my thoughts greatly. But […]
Tags: challenges, Christianity, CS Lewis, faith, fear, grace, Narnia, pain, Philosophy, Religion, scars, Screwtape
Posted by Editormum on 5 January 2010 in Uncategorized |
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Several of my good friends have challenged me on my assertion that I don’t pray aloud in public and I don’t witness to people. So maybe I need to explain. Because I am, in fact, under orders. My Lord’s last words on this earth were “Go and teach all nations, baptizing … and teaching them […]
Tags: challenges, Christianity, faith, fear, Religion, True Stories