Photo by Jordan Benton on Pexels.com I remember celebrating the Bicentennial in First Grade. We always made a big deal out of Washington's and Lincoln's Birthdays. ( Before those holidays became today's generic "President's Day" ) I can remember various arts and crafts projects that included construction paper flags and LITERALLY "cutting and pasting" silhouettes … Continue reading The Time That is Given Us
Are Nativity Scenes a Violation of the Second Commandment?
Photo by Burkay Canatar on Pexels.com It's that most wonderful time of year. The time for caroling, Christmas trees, Advent calendars, and nativity scenes. But it's also the time of year when you start seeing social media arguments from some in certain circles who are adamant that having a nativity scene is displeasing to God. … Continue reading Are Nativity Scenes a Violation of the Second Commandment?
Scripture Spotlight: Unequally yoked?
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Today I want to examine a scripture that is sometimes not read or obeyed as fully in context as it should be. I would say the majority of Christians are familiar with the version of 2 Corinthians 6:14 which says: Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership … Continue reading Scripture Spotlight: Unequally yoked?
Theological Word of the Week: Cessationism/Continuationism
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com According to Theopedia, Cessationism, in Christian theology, is the view that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit, such as healing, tongues, and prophetic revelation, pertained to the apostolic era only, served a purpose that was unique to establishing the early church, and passed away before the canon of Scripture was … Continue reading Theological Word of the Week: Cessationism/Continuationism
Theological Word of the Week: Apologetics
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I am starting a "Word of the Week" series. Every week I will introduce a theological term or phrase that one would likely encounter either while studying, or watching theologically sound preaching or teaching. It will be a fairly concise blog post every week, but enough to give the reader … Continue reading Theological Word of the Week: Apologetics
To Go or Not To Go: Women’s Conferences
Recently I was invited to our Southern Baptist state convention's annual Ministry Wives Weekend. Although I am a longtime SBC pastor's wife, this was my first time attending. ( Honestly, I've been disappointed by so many of these gatherings, I've pretty much lost interest in attending them. ) But since I was invited by a … Continue reading To Go or Not To Go: Women’s Conferences
Judge Not?
Has anyone noticed that anytime a Christian makes a statement on social media regarding the sin or questionable teaching of a popular public figure with a Christian platform, that almost without fail, it will be followed by some form of this response: *IT ISN'T OUR PLACE TO JUDGE! This accepted viewpoint is based on the … Continue reading Judge Not?
Welcome friends!
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com In the words of a beloved literary spider, "Salutations!". I am both excited and a little nervous to start this blogging thing. The responsibility is a bit overwhelming to me. My utmost goal is to make sure that God is glorified, not me, in what I write. This will hopefully … Continue reading Welcome friends!
