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Posted on July 23, 2019July 7, 2019 Faith Growing in Christ

Raw Vs. Refined Knowledge

“I know where babies come from!” exclaimed the second grader as his classmates stared. A little girl had asked something related, and this boy could... Read more

Posted on June 11, 2019May 22, 2019 Faith

Grow in Grace

As a new mom, a friend of mine regularly reported sleeplessness. Sipping hot drinks while her infant alternated between fussing and sleeping, she told me... Read more

Posted on January 7, 2018October 18, 2017 My Faith Radio

To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls

“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on September 3, 2017September 6, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Means Growing In Grace

When we got married one of our premarital counseling activities was sitting down with my in-laws to ask a few prescribed questions. One question went... Read more

Posted on April 17, 2017 Growing in Christ

Battery Operated Faith

My husband is a fan of gadgets and tools. No surprise, since he makes a living fixing stuff. One might think the man loves all... Read more

Posted on March 27, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t Everything (6/6)

This post is the last in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the series here. Knowledge isn’t everything. But knowledge is... Read more

Posted on March 13, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t All Powerful (4/6)

  This post is the 4th in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available... Read more

Posted on November 16, 2016April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith

Marital Spats and God’s Plan (Giveaway)

**Giveaway details at the end of the post!** The day our premarital counseling workbook began addressing arguments, my husband and I were relieved. We have... Read more

Posted on September 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

The Nature of Knowing

Do you know your husband’s face? Your mother’s hands? Your grandfather’s voice? This adorable video shows how children memorize their mother’s features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRoqk_z2Lgg What about... Read more

Posted on August 31, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

#1 Way You’re Doing It Wrong

How does a Christian grow in their faith? We like to start by building ourselves up in the Lord when we work our praying and... Read more

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