The teenagers are arguing back and forth with each other, then arguing back and forth with you. The grade school kids are alternating between fussy / whiny and over-the-top annoying. The toddlers are being demanding and semi-destructive. A lot of parents think, at this point, it’s the kids being crazy. And maybe they are beingContinue reading “Set the Tone in Your Home”
Tag Archives: Love
Tea Time (2)
When I wrote that Tea Time post about being in the doghouse, and the raw, tender, deeply emotional moments… You know what I told people when they asked, “How are you and the family doing?” “We’re doing ok.” That was the outer circle answer. If they were one circle closer, “We’re going through a roughContinue reading “Tea Time (2)”
Tea Time (1)
Let’s start with a little vulnerability, shall we? “Yes! Yes! Give us the tea, Omer!” I don’t think we’re ready for the full Boston Tea Party experience. 92,000 lbs is too much to handle! But let me give you a small bag, or a dime bag? Let’s stick with a small bag… of tea 😉 Three years ago atContinue reading “Tea Time (1)”
Colossians 2
Paul wrote so many good lines in Colossians 2. I’m struggling with which ones to call attention to and dive into. I can’t possibly cover it all. And I’m sure Paul felt the same way when writing these letters. He had written roughly 2,000 words, and he was trying to explain the mystery of theContinue reading “Colossians 2”
1 John (part 8)
As John brings his letter to a close, he says, “My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God’s Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion.” He doesn’t want you living in an illusion, thinking you have eternalContinue reading “1 John (part 8)”
1 John (part 6)
Love. Such a simple word and such a complex thing to understand. Three of my favorite authors & speakers have written whole books on love. Back in the day, the old classical author, CS Lewis, wrote The Four Loves. Then there’s a current one called Love Does by Bob Goff. And finally, there’s Love WinsContinue reading “1 John (part 6)”
1 John (part 5)
I don’t want to belabor this point in every entry on 1 John, but I feel the need to address it again quickly because, well, John addresses it again. But once I address this first item, I’ll move on to another topic. Here’s the first item: John makes it pretty clear that those who makeContinue reading “1 John (part 5)”
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