Posts tagged “Freedom”
I carry a lot of anger
I know why people carry anger for a long time because I’ve done it myself. It doesn’t make us happy, but it does offer…
Be That Friend
If, by God’s grace, you aren’t the one in three or four who have experienced abuse, you might not know what to do to…
How does your garden grow?
When we lived in Minnesota, we had a huge garden—I’m talking 40 feet of asparagus, 20 pepper plants in pots, rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, a…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
The apple can fall far
Are you ever shocked that Jesus was Jewish? If that doesn’t blow your mind, you haven’t read the story of the Jewish people. It’s…
Should you name your kid after a killer?
I normally wouldn’t recommend naming your kid after the woman who murdered a man while he was sleeping. But when I met one of…
Do you have a spiritual house cleaner?
For Christmas, my husband contacted a friend who has a cleaning business and surprised me with six months of housecleaning. Now, before I get…
The weight of sin
I’m fascinated by the fact that all the toppings at a frozen yogurt shop cost you the same amount per pound. Clearly the breakfast…
We’re only as sick as our secrets
Over the last few years, a number of high-profile Christians have been caught in scandals. Most recently, it’s been reported that the late apologist…
Teaching kids to live generously
Here’s the scene: Mall atrium. Mall Santa sitting on a puffy red chair surrounded by world-worn, shady-looking elves. Long line of squirmy kids accompanied…
Divisiveness: Why Christianity is our only hope
In a previous post, I focused on the source of division in our country, namely the devil. In this post, I want to defend…
Finding your balance
I’m not usually a sucker for YouTube videos, but I watched one recently that showed a number of older gentlemen standing on a giant…