Have you ever been embarrassed when you made a mistake and everyone laughed? What did you do? Flag Fiasco Several weeks ago I was at a workshop with over 200 other ladies. One of my jobs was to carry the flags in at the beginning of the meetings and carry them out again at the…
Read MoreFor a while now, the word “awesome” has been used to describe pretty much anything good. “That was awesome, dude!” What was awesome? A meal? A belly flop into a pool? Was it really “awesome”? You tell me. What does “awesome” mean? The word “awesome” actually means to inspire awe. Awe is supposed to leave…
Read MoreWhere was Babel? What was the real sin of Babel? When did all this happen? Call me strange, but I get excited about the fact that the Bible is a historical book. I love the way that archaeologists are discovering more and more to verify what the Bible says is true. I also get excited…
Read MoreThe lunar eclipse reminded me of Elijah and the times in my life when it seemed like God wasn’t there. Have you ever felt like you couldn’t tell if God was still there?
Read MoreHow many people have a Bible they can read? What are other cultures like? What are some prayer reminders you can make for kids around the world?
Read MoreImage (c) depositphotos.com/dpyancy Have you ever wondered if God really hears your prayers? If He really answers prayer? How to Pray Jesus prayed quite a bit. If you read through the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), notice how many times Jesus gets away to pray or prays where others can hear Him. Jesus’ disciples…
Read MoreImage (c) depositphotos.com/luislouro This Wednesday morning, kids around the world will celebrate the Global Week of Student Prayer by gathering around the flagpole at their school to pray before classes start. I have fond memories of doing this as a student and am thrilled students still do this today. One of my fondest memories is…
Read MoreIn Sunday school lately, we’ve been talking about honor. We hear that word a lot, but do we really know what it means? Let’s look at some of the ways the word honor is used. Honor means to respect and obey. “Honor your father and mother…” (Exodus 20:12). In this case, honor means to respect and obey.…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I helped my sister decorate her public school classroom. Each year, her school picks a fun theme that the teachers use to decorate their rooms, doors, and hallways. It is so much fun walking the hallways just before school starts to see what each teacher has done. As part of this…
Read MoreIt’s true. Life is short. The following conclusion, however, should not be “Have an affair” as claimed on Ashley Madison, a now notorious website for those seeking an adulterous relationship. (See “Why Ashley Madison Subscribers Are Chasing a Lie” by Jim Daily of Focus on the Family for more information.) Life is short. That is…
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