When you were a little kid, did you and your siblings ever sneak out of bed into the living room late at night to hear what the grown-ups were talking about? Maybe you hung back in the shadows and darted behind an overstuffed chair, then listened intensely. Sometimes there were serious words in low tones.…
Review of Courageous Women of the Bible
Cozy. Safe enough to explore a feisty topic like courage. Strengthened enough to go out there and do it! That’s what I felt while I was reading through La-Tan Roland Murphy’s latest book, Courageous Women of the Bible. La-Tan didn’t cover all the usual suspects, the women who are typically lauded as courageous women in…
From Nope to Hope, Part 2 of 2
Last week, I shared lessons I learned from Hannah for us Christian singles from 1 Samuel 1 through 2:11. I went over these first two ideas last week: 1. There’s always a background that others won’t understand, but God knows. 2. Go to God with your pain first, not people. Read the entire thing here: https://glendablogz.com/2018/07/24/from-nope-to-hope-part-1-of-2/…
Single Christians, Take Back Your Ground
This weekend, we’re celebrating Memorial Day. I guess the wonders of spring were supposed to distract us from the fact that the longest stretch between federal holidays is the three months plus between Washington’s Birthday and Memorial Day. Lots of barbecues, picnics, and pool parties are being planned for this first holiday off in over…
Foods, Attitudes, and Other Things We Outgrow
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I imagined as a child. But as soon as I was a man, I put away childishness. 1 Corinthians 13:11 NMB Do you have a favorite food from childhood that you still love? I really, really love me some cotton…
Do You Have the Number One Church Addiction No One is Talking About?
There is a pervasive, destructive addiction that has recently been seeping through the body of Christ. Actually, it seems to have been around the entire existence of the human race and simply worked its insidious way into the faith community. You probably know someone from church who has at least one of these symptoms: They’re…
Musings About Getting Old Alone
I am what would be considered “slightly older” and have never been married. I definitely did not plan it that way. I planned on being married a long time ago and having children and grandchildren. Life did not turn out that way for me, but I am actually not bitter. Anyone else out there like…
How to Start Your Guilt-Free Bible Study
I’m sure you’ve heard how we are always supposed to have our Bible Studies in the morning. “It’s the best time of the day to get alone with God!” they said. “You don’t want to start the day on the wrong foot, do you?” they said. Not so fast. Images of perfectly groomed women (at dark…
I Rose For You
My little brother, My little sister, I know you will celebrate My resurrection next Sunday with great fervor at the fellowship of followers you do life with. I love the worship which will be invoked, the music which will be sung, and the sermons which will be preached on My behalf. I know each person…
Guest Blog Post: Where Are You Walking?
Life can be challenging at times. No matter how much faith we have, there will be problems, but we must not allow that to discourage us. If we continue to look at our problems, we can become consumed by them. Today and every day, Satan will send challenges and distractions to knock us off course.…