Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32 NASB) I know that this verse is one that many Christians learn early in their lives. (I remember memorizing this verse as a child in Vacation Bible School.) I want to delve into the meaning of this verse a little. How many times has someone done … [Read more...] about Reconciling Relationships
Christian Life
School Memories
This summer was my 30th high school reunion, which unfortunately I was unable to attend. But, I am a member of our high school group on FaceBook and much of the discussion since the event has been about teachers and our education. One person listed her teachers along with the school nurse. Wow, what a memory! I almost remember my teachers' names. Unfortunately, I do not … [Read more...] about School Memories
Mother’s Day
Titus 2:3-5 (NASB) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2
Ephesians 4:32 (HCSB) And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. I realize that it has almost a month since I have posted a blog. I started with a discussion on Rejection in my last offering and I want to conclude today with how we are to deal with rejection. First let me summarize part one of this principle … [Read more...] about Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2
Rejection Vs. Acceptance Principle pt. 1
DEPRESSION: What do we really know about depression? We might be able to look at someone and tell that they are down, blue, or sad on any given day. We might realize that someone is not laughing as much as they use to or that they are sleeping more. We might recognize some different symptoms in people close to us as they begin staying in the house more or staying to … [Read more...] about Rejection Vs. Acceptance Principle pt. 1