Lately I’m feeling more and more like I want to somehow live radically for Jesus, and do something that takes me to a place of being less comfortable than most of us are here in this part of the world. My flesh says no-thank-you, I’m just fine here!
Recently a reader asked for advice on how to raise kids to be committed Christians. For Kent and I, this is our number one goal as parents, to raise up kids who love Jesus so they can know Him and be used by Him to help others in this world, and so we can all be together in the next. I just don’t see how anything else matches this goal when you think of eternity, but wow, it’s not easy, and I sure don’t have the magic formula. I’ve got some ideas though…
Father Mike Schmitz is one of my favorite podcasts to listen to when I’m out walking — he and Father John Riccardo always seem to speak right to my heart! This video by Father Mike, “How to Discern”, is a favorite, because who among us doesn’t question how to know God’s will for our lives?!
My Mom was always there for all five of us kids, no matter what. She taught us many lifelong lessons about being good to others. And Kent’s Mom is not your typical Mother-in-law…
Do you wonder what Colton from Heaven is for Real is like today? Yesterday I took the kids to see Heaven is for Real at the theater. It was a beautiful film that you won’t forget, much like the book!
“I don’t know why, you’d want a guy, who only cares what he sees with his eyes.” I showed this to our younger kids and want to help them ‘get’ this now, before the world teaches them differently…
A close friend is going through a rough time right now but she remains faithful that God will get her through. I asked how she was doing the other day, and here was her reply…
The West Michigan Miracle Field: “They just want to play ball with everyone else…”
To have what some might think is the ultimate freedom, the radical autonomy to be without any duty or obligation to others, is actually a taste of Hell.
Posts don’t go up here very often these days. Between my Kitchen Kop blog and homeschooling, there’s just not time for much more. But one thing I always do is keep up on my friend, Jen’s blog. It was there that I found another gem that I had to share. And since it’s not health or nutrition related, […]