The Generation Gap

2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Each one of us has a ministry.  It may be family, neigbours, pastoring, homeschooling, care of someone else who needs help, teaching, administering, the list of possibilities goes on and on. If you’re like me, then there are…

1 Thessalonians 4:7-9 (NIV, ©2010) 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.  9 Now about your love for one another we do not…

If you have young children, it is quite likely that when you read the title of this blog, visions of Jr. Asparagus, Franken-celery, Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato danced in your head. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, keep reading anyway. Just the other day, I was talking to a girlfriend…

Our family had a great day today. We walked along the waterfront, ate ribs on the boardwalk, played games and then we each went to our own activities. Just as I sat down to begin reading for my devotions, my pocket vibrated. I was being notified that someone wanted to talk to me – someone…

Exploring, discovering, emerging, progressing, mastering: no matter how old you are or your stage of life, in some element, you are somewhere on this step by step journey.   When our children are babies, we have very few expectations. We understand that it will take time and patience, teaching and correction and lots and lots…

Have you ever nagged your husband?  Have you ever asked him to do something and not really believed that he would follow through?  Have you ever requested he fix something and then grumble because he was taking too long? I am ashamed to confess that I have. My husband is a wonderful man.  He works…