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Do you struggle?
- Finding your purpose as a Christian
- Feeling removed from God’s love and grace
- Feeling like your faith is weak
- Tired of living in a culture that’s forgotten God
Well, you’re in the right place. God takes our life and grows into what He designed us to be.
Yes, He lets us stumble and sometimes fall, but He always offers grace to become more than we could ever expect. Solid answers are found in the Bible.
Join me as we look for ways to live out our faith with integrity and growth.
Entering Into Life’s ‘Back Office’ – Lessons Learned from our Holiday Gift Fair
In my Lilla Rose business, we have what’s called a ‘Back Office’ on our website, where we do our ordering, party information, and the like. And even beyond that is the corporate office where
Building Up Without Burning Out – Growing Children Into Adults – Part One
This week I’ll be answering a question posed by a reader of my post, Breaking the Mold in Raising Adult Children. “I was wondering, too if you might share some thoughts on how to
Becoming Christian In An MSG and Fluorescent World – Part One
As each of us is called and prepared to serve the King, we are being slowly enabled to be salt and light to a lost and dying world. This process is God’s plan
This Is Definitely What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown!
Linus’s age-old adage rings as true now as it did 50 years ago! We remember with much nostalgia when he recites Luke 2, then concludes with the refrain, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie
Lessons Learned From God’s Gift of Twins
Life has a way of getting away from us, doesn’t it? Just when we think we have things under control, something comes up and we’re off…..again! The Gift of Twins A few
“Constructing” Successful Adults
Have you ever felt that raising a child to adulthood is as complicated as managing the construction of the major building? As parents, we often wonder if we’re capable of teaching our children what
God’s Plan For Our Children’s Relationships – Part Two
I opened the subject of relationships in The Relationship Puzzle. Let’s look at a crucial aspect of relationships in those our children build in their lives. Life’s Early Lessons It’s an awesome
What Do You Value?
What is the value of a coin? A car? A house? A person? A human soul? The term ‘value’ has many connotations. What is valuable to one person may not be to another. A coin
Making Personal Idols — How To Avoid Becoming A Slave To Your Habits
As you release the years worth of deception that have crept into your heart — the idols you’ve been holding onto for comfort and happiness — God will enter in and reveal just what it is
On Gratefulness
The words of a ten year old boy stopped me in my tracks the other day. They really made me think about the meaning of gratefulness. I can describe this word and look it up
Just ONE Thing You Need To Know!
I’ve noticed something in my inbox lately. A multitude of blog posts claiming things like: “6 Things You Need to Know,” “5 Super Simple Habits,” “7 Ideas That Will Rock Your World.” Okay, I get it! Someone
What’s This About Christmas and Tiny Tim?
Well, we’ve entered into this holiday season full swing! In our home, the decorations were slowly put up to savor each activity — the gifts gathered with each special person in mind — the Christmas movies
Legalism – Simon Says, “Works!”…Or Was That “Work?” – Part 3
An Age-Old Dilemma – Distinguishing Works From Work Most of us have played the game, Simon Says. Remember how hard it was to follow those ever-changing directions? As Christians, we often find ourselves trying out the
Are Christians Like Woodpeckers?
I peered out my window the other day and saw an amazingly huge Woodpecker stabbing at the Crab Apple tree. I watched in awe as he made his rounds, looking for whatever grubs he might
Adapt – My Word For The New Year
I’m in a group of bloggers and we’re writing about our “Word for the Year.” I’ve been wondering what to write as I venture into this new year, so this got me
