by Jennifer Dukes Lee We step off the plane from Haiti, and the TV headline blares at us, with the “burning question” of our day: Did Beyonce lip-sync or did she not? I can only stare at the screen and blink. This? This is what consumes us in America? And somewhere in Haiti, a woman dries mud [...]
Read more...Pastor Darril Holden Community Bible Church Brighton, Michigan I heard the horrible news out of Connecticut yesterday afternoon. My heart hurts for the families. I am angry that something this evil happened, particularly that it happened to children. And I am wondering “where was God?” and “why would He allow this?” In John 11, Jesus’ [...]
Read more...This month we’re talking about transitions in our newsletter. A while back, we talked with author Leeana Tankersly about how she has managed transitions in her life. I think you’ll appreciate her perspective. Life in Transition, an interview with Leeana Tankersly Will you share with us a little bit about yourself and your family? I [...]
Read more...This month in our Newsletter, we’re talking about getting to know your kids. Here are a few ideas and resources for doing just that. Be sure to join the discussion on our Facebook page to add your own ideas! I’m a big productivity-focused, multi-tasker, so sitting down to play with my kids is not always [...]
Read more...Eyelids grew heavy, but bodies continued to wiggle and turn. One arm flopped over toward another body, and Big Sister instinctively stretched out and covered the tiny hand with her own. Almost instantly, both girls settled – at peace, holding hands, knowing that this reach out into darkness returned with the reassurance that they were [...]
Read more...Springtime and Lent seem to be an appropriate time of year to reflect on renewal. High Calling Blogger Jeanne Damoff spent some time thinking about the topic and has graciously agreed to share her thoughts here. ******************************************************** This is the year of rest. Or so I named it and am seeking to live it. But [...]
Read more...As we enter into this season of Lent, and as we ponder the topic of renewal this month, I thought it would be fitting to think about repentance on this Ash Wednesday. I wrote this post around this time last year, and yet the conviction to remember the character of my King hit me again [...]
Read more...And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as he loved himself. -1 Samuel 18:1 David and Jonathan. What a beautiful, yet complicated relationship! Here we see in 1 Samuel, that from [...]
Read more...Guest Post (and photos) by Ann Voskamp I‘m sitting there on the side of a windblown road, waiting for the Farmer to bring me a jug of gas. We’ve knocked on a door. Asked if we could patch through a call to home. Yes, Levi says, when he picks up the phone. Yes, I think [...]
Read more...Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the “day of love” provides a great opportunity to reflect on how we love others. As a parent, there’s a difference between loving my kids and loving them well. I demonstrate that I love my girls when I change diapers, wash laundry, cook meals, help with homework, play dolls; [...]
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The renewal of society through the renewal of the Church; Church renewal through the renewal of the family; family renewal through renewed individuals.
