Posts tagged “Children”
Using your time even better
Pastor Mike’s latest sermon series may challenge you a bit. It changed my perspective. Maybe you, like me, tend to justify the way you…
Invisible poison—you need the cure
I had one of the worst days of my life recently when I took my baby in for his one-year-old checkup and found out…
I have loved you as my own
A young couple I know recently adopted a child from overseas. To say that it was a struggle is an understatement. Pair the moving…
Learning to let go
When my son was born, he caught a cold in the hospital just before coming home. His little nostrils were plugged, and his breathing…
Becoming childlike again
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King,…
Pro (every) life meets relational needs
If the Christian church is passionate about protecting every life, then we will need to learn how to meet relational needs. When an unplanned…
A father who makes the Lord his trust
“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust” (Psalm 40:4 ESV). In addition, blessed is the family of the man who makes…
The key to great prayer
A few weeks ago, I asked our church a dangerous question: “What grade would you give your prayer life?” About 160 people gave their…
Plan for a train
Plan for a train One of my daughter’s track coaches was known for being that kind of coach—the one who set a high bar…
Never give up
Irene came of age during the Great Depression—a young mother before WWII. Her marriage was fraught with neglect and abuse as she raised her…
Gift formula
There’s a piece of artwork on my desk that’s quite valuable—at least to me. One of my kids took some crayons and drew a…
Wanted: Dead (to be made alive)
There was a baptism at our church recently. Cute little girl in a fancy little dress. She had a bow in her hair. She…