Christian instant gratification
March 01, 2010
As a teenager growing up, I remember my parents' frequent complaining over my need for instant gratification. They counseled me on the importance of self-discipline and delayed satisfaction, and they warned of the dangers of imprudence and impatience. Naturally, I responded the way most teenagers do...I ignored my parents and took (nearly) every opportunity to indulge my flesh.
The real meaning of Christmas
December 28, 2009
Many Christians realize that Jesus was not born on December 25th, as many theologians place the likely time of Christ’s birth sometime between March and May. In fact, the early church didn't celebrate Jesus’ birthday, or at least there is no historical mention of it being observed as a special or holy day. So, how did December 25th become the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth?
The Exodus, Saul, and Purim
May 31, 2010
The story of the Exodus from Egypt is found (not surprisingly) in the book of Exodus. The story of Saul, the King of Israel, is found in 1 Samuel. The story of Purim is found in the book of Esther. These three stories are inextricably entwined in ways that may not be readily evident. Let’s examine Scripture and see what we can find.
Broken Zippers
January 02, 2010
My eight-year-old daughter, Katerisha, came up to me this morning with a frown. In her hand was her prized possession that she had earned at school just the day before.
She had won her little pink billfold for good behavior and for working hard in Math.
How to Hoe a Row
July 17, 2010
This weekend we dismantled the bunk-beds in my son’s room and moved all the furniture around to his liking. Some of the furniture required my husband’s help to move. As he and I finagled a bookcase into a corner of the room, he had to caution me to take it easy pushing. I was surprised, and commented that I wasn’t aware that I was actually contributing that much to the effort. I thought it was significant to realize that I contribute more than I am aware.
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