Controversial Christianity – Doctrine Doesn’t Matter

“A lie is only revealed when truth exposes it to be so.”   We are living in a biblically illiterate generation where lies are presented and believed to be true because the truth remains unknown.    To give you a little glimpse at how bad it really is, take a…

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Controversial Christianity – Racism in the Church Does Not Exist

As I approach this touchy topic with much prayer and a heart full of love, I also have a feeling this may be one of the most controversial posts I write. Not because I want to ruffle feathers but because racism by its very nature is very controversial. Think for…

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Controversial Christianity – God’s Will Is Revealed by Open Doors and Easy Access

I’ve heard it time and time again. I even used to believe it. “You’ll know it’s God’s will if the door opens for you.” And… “If the Lord wanted you to do that it would be easier.” Have you ever heard anything like that before? Have you believed it? As…

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Controversial Christianity – Are You a Christian? Really?

As I watched Pirates of the Caribbean with my hubby for the umpteenth time, I heard Jack Sparrow utter the words that hearts have echoed thoughout the history of man. “On the off chance that things do not fair well for me, I would like it noted, here and now,…

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The Family That Laughs Together…

I love to laugh. My family loves to laugh. We laugh at ourselves, at each other, at the dog, the bird and probably some things that no one else would think is funny. Laughter is a healthy thing. It’s healthy for you physically and emotionally. It’s healthy for your family,…

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The Making of a Marriage – Barely Holding On

Marriage is hard. Sometimes couples slip apart. Sometimes they just let go. We don’t always love well.  We don’t always live selfless lives.  We don’t always do what is best for the one we love.  We don’t always love the one we said we would spend the rest of our…

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The Making of a Marriage – Trust Me

I remember reading Proverbs 31 in preparation for a message I was sharing at conference when verses 10 and 11 jumped off the page as if I had just read them for the first time. “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have…

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Praying the Prodigals Home – A Letter from a Prodigal’s Mom

Today, I wanted to share a sweet letter of encouragement for moms who are praying for their prodigals. It comes for a sweet friend of mine whose prodigal has finally come home after 30 years. Our precious God specializes in doing exceedingly, abundantly above all we can ask. He did…

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The Making of a Marriage – Wives & Their Words

Yeah… that’s my man! Today, I want to brag on my man a bit. Okay… a lot! I love him like crazy for oh-so many reasons, but other than his love for God and passion for ministering to people, he prays some crazy, audacious prayers for me to become who…

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The Making of a Marriage – Laughter

Today, I’m talking about the importance of laughter and how to make your home a place where laughter fills the air. To read more, CLICK HERE. But I also want to talk about laughter in the context of our marriages. Do you still laugh with your husband like you did…

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