Growing Graceful

by Linda

When Should You Make the Decision?

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 How do you preface your time with God? How do you prepare your heart […]

by Linda

Hero by Default

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 You have heard it said that heroes are made, not born. It is in the secrecy of the heart that true courage and nobility are formed, though […]

by Linda

When is it Your Burden to Bear?

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 My husband often beats me to the bed at night, and then I’ll find him sitting with his Bible. He will read out loud the verses that capture his attention, or he will ask his questions […]

by Linda

What Every (Christian) Mother Longs to Hear

She’s the littlest. My baby out of nine. Her six year molars came in early, and we are working her front teeth wiggly because the permanent ones are already coming in behind. I feel sad every time she outgrows a size and I donate her clothes… it’s reminder that there was no baby after her. […]

by Linda

You Get More Out Than You Put In

Years ago, one of the older women who had attended a ladies’ retreat at camp complained to me that she did not learn anything from the sessions. She was disappointed in the speaker. Her attitude was all around negative. I don’t remember what the speaker taught that year. I do remember that for the first […]