Have you heard the phrase “Christian walk” or “walk with Christ”? Do you know what it means? Phrases like this come from Bible passages like Acts 4:13. Blue-Collar Bible Scholars? Peter and John were fishermen. They were not Bible scholars. They probably went to basic school in the temple beginning at age six or seven.…
Read MoreOver and over I am reminded that we never really know the full impact we have on others. Do you find that too? This week I had the opportunity to meet with a group of elementary teachers at a public school what I do. One of my goals was to share ways their students could…
Read MoreThanksgiving is just around the corner. Traditionally this holiday means food, family, friends, and football. This is also a great time to thank God for ways He’s blessed you. The Family of God One of those ways is by providing the church as an adoptive family for you. How does this work? When we ask…
Read MoreImage © Depositphotos.com/ londondeposit Did you know there is more to October 31 than pumpkins, fall festivals, dressing up, trunk-or-treats, Halloween, and candy? Some people call October 31 Reformation Day because of what happened on that day in 1517. Reformation is the big name used to describe the period of history when different Christian denominations…
Read MoreDid you know pumpkins can teach us about Jesus? One of the things I love about this time of year is driving around and looking at the way people decorate their homes. I’m not a big fan of the scary houses (yes, I’m 36 and I still get nightmares), but I like the creativity, fall…
Read MoreMeet Amy Womble, our new Public Relations Liaison. Update: Amy has resigned her post as Public Relations Liaison. We pray God blesses her and her family in her new endeavor. Amy was raised in a home where God was discussed every day. Her parents were very involved in the church for most of her childhood.…
Read MoreDid you know that my call to the ministry (which includes my work with Parent Road Ministries) began with an impossible situation?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live in a way that pleases God? Parent Road Ministries team member Roger Bailey shares from his heart. Who is Roger Bailey? Roger is an United States Marine Corp veteran. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a master of science degree in electrical engineering. His engineering career spanned several…
Read MoreIn our family, the standard which children must achieve for school grades is “your best.” The actual grade varies slightly depending on the child and the subject, but the question is always asked: “Was this your best?” The answer (and its honesty) determines whether the grade is acceptable or not. I’ve been struck lately in my…
Read MoreHave 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…
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