Facing Pharoah with courage and a curling iron

There are just two books in the Bible named after women: Ruth and Esther.  I wish the church had better saved the Easter experiences of  Mary, Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, a preacher Matthew calls “the other Mary” (Matthew 28 & Luke 24) The church gave us a book called Timothy, but not […]

The Heart of Our Family Problems- September 27, 2015

Last week, a friend right after church noted that after asserting that Jesus did not say “spare the rod, spoil the child,” I failed to offer any specific parental advice. Well, hear the bad news, this week may not offer specific techniques! Last week, I did share how Christian discipleship begins with Jesus welcoming children […]