What the Bible Does Not Say About Self-esteem
Years ago, for reasons long forgotten, I searched through my Bible hunting for passages to inspire self-esteem. Perhaps I felt in need of a self-esteem boost myself or, more generously, maybe I had...
View ArticleWhat the Bible Does Not Say About Marriage
I once searched the Bible for a passage exalting and approving of long and successful marriages. I thought that would be nice. Surely God would have a few words or praise for couples who had...
View ArticleWhat the Bible does NOT say about Parenting
Every parent wants to raise happy, well-adjusted and successful children. Toward that end, I regularly consulted books full of child-rearing advice during times of parental angst. I also wondered...
View ArticleWho is Watching Whom?
When we were young, my siblings and I felt that a “Kids’ Day” was missing from the holiday calendar. After all, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were officially recognized, so it made sense to us that...
View ArticleWho Says that God Helps those who Help Themselves?
The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” has permeated our thinking, but is it true? My blogging friend Caddo recently mused over this quote, which got me thinking. So, who says that God helps...
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