Lent has become something of a fad recently, invoked for themes as disparate as self-improvement projects and “shared lament.” So you and I must take care to set our focus and expectations squarely on repentance and reconciliation with God through Christ, by the Spirit. Fortunately, the Holy Scriptures show the way. Jesus gives us theContinue reading “Giving Lent the Brush?”
Category Archives: Faith
Why Is My Child Handicapped?
Most people would say life is hard, but there are some things that can make life feel harder and one person born with a physical handicap couldn’t help but feel that way. They once got in touch with Billy Graham to ask why God allows some people to be born with a physical handicap andContinue reading “Why Is My Child Handicapped?”
A Win for Female Athletes
Late Thursday, the Mississippi State Senate passed legislation aimed at barring biological males from competing in women’s sports in any public school or institution of higher learning. The Mississippi Fairness Act (SB2536) was approved 34-9 just hours before the bill would have expired for this legislative session. It now moves on the House, where itContinue reading “A Win for Female Athletes”
Be Mine
“I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.” Song of Sol. 7:10; And Jesus said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.Continue reading “Be Mine”
Right Under Your Nose
If you listen closely, you’ll frequently hear people say something like, “There’s gotta be a better way,” “That’s just not right,” and “This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be.” Even from a young age, children cry: “It’s not fair!” They’re right. It’s not fair. This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. Things inContinue reading “Right Under Your Nose”
Same Same Just Different
I hauled a box from our garage into our house, brushing back a stray hair. I returned for yet another box when a large SUV rolled to the edge of our driveway. With her eyes veiled by sunglasses, the driver rolled down her window and leaned out, “Hello! You are new! Your son is inContinue reading “Same Same Just Different”
Door One, Door Two or Door Three
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind” (Luke10:27; Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37). Repeatedly throughout the Bible, God commands His people to love Him with all their hearts and serve Him aloneContinue reading “Door One, Door Two or Door Three”
Are You Fragrant?
In a few days, people will gather for Ash Wednesday, and move into the disciplineand penitence for the Lenten season. But, before we get there, we must firstjourney with Jesus and his disciples to the top of a mountain and witnessthe glory of the Transfiguration. Today we begin our preparation for ourcelebration of this amazingContinue reading “Are You Fragrant?”
The Hustle
The football player from Abilene Christian University thought he had a touchdown — he even flashed the “peace” sign as he neared the goal line — until a defensive player from Army chased him down and caught up just a few yards shy of the end zone. Arizona Cardinals defensive player Budda Baker was sureContinue reading “The Hustle”
Be Seen Single Mom
About a month after my husband died, I took a walk with another single mom who’d lost her husband two years earlier. No sooner had we hit the path than she remarked, “You know, Anna, how vulnerable we are.” Boy, did I ever know. Statistically speaking, single mothers and their children are among the mostContinue reading “Be Seen Single Mom”
