I’d Forgotten

I'd actually forgotten how much was on this site -- how many memories.

Lazarus and the Rich Man

The sermon for our midweek service yesterday was about the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man.  One interesting fact about this is that it is the only parable where Jesus gives a name to a person in the story. After Jesus had stated that it was not possible for a man to serve God …

Going Through the Motions

A common criticism of the liturgy is that it is so easy to brainlessly go through the service without even thinking about what is coming out of one's mouth. To that, I have to say -- Yes.  Absolutely.  I completely agree. And I don't have to go through a tirade to say that it is …

The Purpose of Marriage

In the debates raging about how marriage should be defined, the argument tends to break into two camps -- Procreation vs. Revisionist.  Christians and those arguing for Natural Law often argue that marriage is a legal entity that exists for the procreation and protection of children.  Revisionists put the emphasis on affection, the sexual relationship, …

Third Culture Kids — Why TCKs Often Have Unresolved Grief

"The reality is that with every transition, there is loss even when there is ultimate gain. No matter how much we anticipate the future as good, we almost always leave something of value behind as well. In loss, there is grief. An important thing to remember is that grief during transition is not a negation …

Why I Don’t Iron

For the first time in 18 years, I ironed a shirt for my son, partly to start teaching him how to do it, and mostly because he has a college interview tomorrow. So then, for the first time in eighteen years as well (maybe one or two other times...maybe),  I looked at my husband's shirt that …

Careers and Men

Wow, at face value, this sounds so true, right?  A guy can turn his back on you.  He can die.  He can cheat on you.  He can just be a jerk.  Why put your trust in a guy.   A career -- a career you can cater toward you.  A career allows you to support …