Do you ever feel like something in your faith is missing? That going to church, studying the Bible, and tithing just aren't enough? There has to be more, right? What would it look like to truly follow Christ and not just believe in him? Such were the questions at our house that led to a life-changing writing experience for my husband – and copy-editing experience for me. Sixteen months ago, Renaissance Man began a conversation with Bethany House Publishers. Shortly thereafter, he had a book contract – and an October 2013 deadline. And yesterday, as you went about your business, this book was released. I'm pleased to say that Dirty Faith is not just another book ... Keep Reading...
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Mental Gymnastics and the Border Crisis
In recent months, I've done both: Tuned out. Mentally flailed for answers then – finding none – tuned out. The crisis on our southern border is a tough subject, seemingly becoming tougher every day as more and more unaccompanied children leave behind familiar but unsafe surroundings to travel long distances through treacherous territory in search of "the promised land". It's also a politically volatile subject, but for those of us who profess to be Christians, the desire to "not be political" cannot replace our responsibility to love our neighbors. I realize there are virtually limitless opinions about how to do that, but opinions don't meet the needs of the children, and so we have to DO ... Keep Reading...
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Weekend Wondering…
Have you ever noticed that during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season people talk about how we should be generous year-round... not just during the holidays? Yeah, I've noticed that, too. So why is it that when we're given a super easy way to BE that mid-year generous person (and even get something in return), most people can't seem to be bothered? I really appreciate it when a corporate entity like Balsam Hill wants to be generous. They've offered 10 blogs an opportunity to raise money for whatever charity they desire, and Balsam Hill will match funds raised up to $1,000 per blog. That's $10,000 the company is willing to give away. My Blogland friends, Heather and Vanessa, jumped at ... Keep Reading...
