We're in a traditional Baptist Church. If you've ever been in one then you know that certain things don't change overnight even when change is desired. Things like where people sit. You do not mess with people's seat ya'll. That's like talking about your deceased God fearing great Grandma. No we don't do that. Church peoples take their seats as divine assignments from on high. ... Read More »
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Parkour in church and I sang a lie
Sunday morning church mishaps. They happen to every family... typically when everyone is looking. The moment you realize your kids are in mismatched shoes or in a halloween costume. The time your kid sneaks away from you and hits up an entire row of people for candy. The Sunday your child chooses to wear the most tacky outfit ever and then you remember the kids are singing in ... Read More »
Letting Go of the Fear of Man
We were newlyweds living in a tiny apartment with hardly any money but living on top of the world. The church we were attending was feeling more and more like home yet this one Sunday morning we decided to stay in bed instead of going to church. This was completely uncharacteristic of us. Neither of us could remember a time of simply not going to church because we didn't want ... Read More »
3 Bible Study Tips
We've just started a new Spring Women's Bible Study at our church and nothing makes me more excited than to see the courage of women in various stages of faith walking into Bible Study. So with women's Bible Study on my mind let me share some things that help me in Bible Study. Maybe they will help you as well as you consider joining a Bible Study. *Show up. That's right, just ... Read More »
Should I make my teenager go to church?
Should I make my teenager go to church? This is a question I've been asked before and while I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer it I'll try my best knowing I could be wrong and could change my views on this as I grow in wisdom and in parenting. Let me paint the scenario based on conversations I've had with people. You’re trying your best to raise your children in a way ... Read More »
What the church can learn from the community of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous or AA is the name of a group of men and women who acknowledge that addiction to alcohol is ruining their lives. Their purpose in coming together is to give it up and help others do the same. They realize they can't pull this off by themselves. They believe they need each other, and they believe they need God. Some people don't believe in God ... Read More »
Church People Can Have Fun Too!
Church People can have fun too! And my church is proof. This year our church gathered once again for an open house in our home and we had a blast. Some really funny things happened this year. Some planned and some not so much. Like the coat rack crashing and all the coats being left in a pile on the floor. As people left they had to dig through a pile of coats to find ... Read More »
The Impact of a Church Family
I looked at Sophie and said, "Honey, don't ever leave a good church. Even when you get old always stay rooted in a Christ centered church as long as you're physically able." My heart has been so full once again of the Body of Believers that have come alongside our family to pray, encourage and support during my last surgery a little over a week ago. I can't imagine going ... Read More »