The Dangerous Snare of Perfectionism
At a young age, my talented son showed signs of perfectionistic thinking. He once brought home a paper from kindergarten covered in scribbles. At the top, his teacher had drawn a sad face in red ink. Beneath the scribbles, I could see he’d answered every question...
When Obedience Hurts
Does God ever ask us to do something that hurts? Yes. Sometimes giving up something harmful feels like an amputation.
Have You Experienced the Power of Contentment?
Where do we find contentment? Not in the places most tend to look. Fat bank accounts, big houses, pretty clothes, and fast cars provide a measure of pleasure but not contentment.
Looking for Contentment in All the Wrong Places
I thought a dress would fill my lack. However, my real need was to know God was taking care of me. When I felt taken care of and could afford a new dress, I no longer wanted one.
How Did Mary Show Faith the First Christmas?
Mary’s mouth gaped. The angel had vanished as quickly as he’d appeared leaving Mary’s mind whirling with awe and questions. God had chosen her—a nobody—to be the mother of His Son! Who could she tell? Who would believe her? Would Joseph? The angel said her cousin...
