We are spending the next several weeks at church in the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's not been a book I have studied in depth before and even in the first week's intro sermon, I realized just what I've missed! 1 Thessalonians Sermon Series 1 Thessalonians is probably the earliest of Paul's letters, dated apx… Continue reading Diving in to Thessalonians
Prayer Mate Have you ever had someone share a struggle with you? Do you let them know you will pray for them? Do you follow up with that? I have to admit that with the best of intentions, those prayers often slip through my mind and never pass my lips again. Yes, I know, it's… Continue reading I’ll Pray For You
I've heard people say "you are going to miss your kids when they go" or "hold on to those little ones tight, they grow up too fast". I can now tell you from experience that these statements are a GROSS understatement! I don't think all the warnings and admonitions in the world can prepare you… Continue reading Too Fast, pt.2
I love beautiful things, don't you? I love looking at beautiful structures and see how they were put together with such ingenuity. I also love looking at babies because they are so beautiful in their fresh 'newness' in life. But what I often don't enjoy or appreciate is looking at myself in the mirror, because… Continue reading Beauty Is Fleeting
I have a good friend who recently started writing again after a long pause. In so many ways, our lives have been parallels, and this year is no different. We are both working through a year of intentional focus on our Christian walk. I love her recent post about the "Anxiety of Silence". The older… Continue reading The Anxiety of Silence — The Red House on the Corner
There are times in the Christian's walk when the cross we bear for Christ seems too heavy a burden to carry, even though it is a burden that must be carried if one is to be a disciple of Christ. This is why Jesus repeatedly warned His followers to weigh the price of carrying the… Continue reading The Cross You Bear
I love the Old Testament! There is so much in it to cherish and encourage and warn us about in those inspired writings. One of my favorite books is Nehemiah. I once led a bible study from Nehemiah because there are beautiful themes and truths to be found there. I truly fell in love with… Continue reading Building a Wall, Scripture Memory
