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7 Things to Know When You’re Pressured to Be an Open-Minded Christian

Let me introduce you to our dog, Suubi (pronounced “Suu-Bee”). In 2005, our family spent time with some beautiful parentless children in Suubi Village in Uganda Africa. “Suubi” means “hope” in the Lugandan language. Read more . . .

Scripture Prayers For Your Home and Family

Hi friend! Welcome to The Warming House! In my last post, I talked about what it means to pray according to God’s will and why that’s important. Read more . . .

Bible Study Tools Bringing God Home to Your Heart

I have realized how desperately important it is to drink in the words of the Bible. Studying the Bible is a pursuit of God . . . an experiencing of God . . . and a mind freed to the realization of the awesome majesty of God. We approach scripture for the deeply gratifying pleasure of knowing and enjoying God. Read more . . .

Lessons From the Clothesline

As a child, I recall running through the sheets and towels cascading down from the line in her backyard with the fresh scent of “clean” wafting around me. Those warm memories – and my desire to reduce my share of wear and tear on this beautiful earth we call home – gave me a desire to set up my own clothesline.
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Navigating Moral Persecution in America

Our Christian farmer friends in Oregon recently shared they’ve stopped allowing weddings on their property. As a result, they’ve lost a lucrative stream of revenue. They did it to protect themselves. […]

Fourteen Things Children of Divorce Need to Know

I’m a child of divorce. What about you? Overcoming the fallout of divorce is a process, isn’t it friend? Read more . . .

Raising Boys to Manhood – Expect the Greater Reward

Last night, my husband heard the story of a young man who has grown up deeply wounded because of his dad’s inattention. The story came up during dinner with a friend who shared an update on a former coworker named Brian. Brian and his wife divorced many years ago. Read more . . .

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