My kids typically sleep in a little more than most. And that has been a blessing in a few different ways. Especially at Christmas time. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”The Silence Of Christmas”] We homeschool our kids, and because of that, we can begin our day on a little different schedule than many families. That enables us…
The Timing Of Christmas
I am really good at imagining a lot of “what if” style scenarios. I must have an overactive imagination, I’m not sure. I can come up with a variety of scenarios that spark my thinking. What would it have been like if it had happened this way? Christmas is a prime example of this. [featured-image…
Jesus On Relationships in Matthew 5
The next two topics addressed in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew both are centered on relationships. One is internal, and the other is more external. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Jesus On Relationships in Matthew 5″] Many of the topics that Jesus address in this passage are topics that are covered in the Old Testament Scriptures….
Jesus On Anger in Matthew 5
After the Beatitudes at the beginning of Matthew 5, the rest of the chapter is filled with short snippets of texts that are very familiar to our ears. The first one that Jesus addresses is the topic of anger. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Anger: Matthew 5:21-26″] “You have heard it said…” That’s how Jesus introduces many of…
Hanging Out With God
Habits. We all have them. Good and bad. Many of the bad habits we work hard to break, or at least reduce their influence in our lives. And we often set goals to build better habits into our lives in place of them. They are a key part of our lives, either way. And one…
Habits To Keep You Rooted
For the past few months, spiritual disciplines have been heavy in my thoughts. There are several reasons for this, I think, and examining this has led me to make some stronger choices in this area of my life. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Habits”] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused me to pause and think. After all, I have…