ARTICLES
Category: Life
Navigating Friendship in the Local Church
It’s easy to bring lofty ideas of friendship into the church, oftentimes in a way that is unfair to others, causing us to neglect the body of Christ for not meeting our unreal expectations.
Motherhood: Choosing Growth Over Achievement
It felt as if I had lost some pretty big pieces of myself while gaining the beloved title of mom. In actively fostering interests as time allowed that weren’t necessarily connected to my role as a parent, I discovered that pursuing growth is better than pursuing achievement.
What the Gospel Says to a Mom’s Worry
All moms worry about their children to some degree or another. We worry about little things and big things; yet, we can bring all our worries to God’s throne of grace.
12 Reasons I Love My “Smaller” Church
Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my “smaller” church.
Pastors and Friendship
What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?
The Reality and Joy of Accountability
Accountability often seems to be a one-way street. We want other people to be held accountable but also want God and others to to go easy on us. The reality is that we are all accountable to God, one another, and ourselves.
One Tip for Getting Your Children to Pay Attention in Church
Have you ever asked your children, “Do you remember anything from the sermon?” Here is one tip to help plant the preached word of God deeply in your child’s heart.
Why I Talk to My Child about Sin
We don’t like to think of our cute, tiny children as being sinful. Even though we may feel uncomfortable discussing the subject, why do we need to talk to our kids about sin?
What Does the Bible Say about Self-Promotion?
We are all tempted to exalt ourselves in some measure, whether on a large or small scale. What does the Bible have to say about self-promotion?