Living Real

My parents recently bought a house. The mortgage paperwork showed “mortgage insurance” that I assumed meant the mortgage life insurance that would cover paying the loan if one of them passed away. Dad’s 88, Mom’s 81. That’s a very real possibility. I was wrong. About the “life” part of that insurance. I learned this morning [...]

As I read the Bible before I started out on this long day, I came across 2 Timothy 1:16-18. Paul has been talking about being in prison for the cause of Christ and those who have left his ministry because of his situation. “May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family [...]

Monday was “Tax Day” and today, I’m sharing with you that today, I’m thankful for taxes. No. I haven’t lost my mind. Well, no more than before. You see, taxes keep our government working. Matter of fact, taxes help put food on our table, because my husband works for a municipality. Taxes pay for making [...]

Harmony. In 1 Corinthians 1:10, we’re told to live in that. But, really, what’s that mean? Sounds like the ending credits for Best Production Company when the kid points at the tree … but I digress. What does it mean to LIVE in harmony? Harmony, according to Merriam-Webster, is the combination of parts, whether one [...]

This morning, I began the process of processing pumpkins for pies and bread. When I cut open this massive gourd, I found the surprise you can see in this picture. New life. But wait. Is it? Life, I mean? The seed has sprouted, but it is inside the pumpkin. Recently I’ve heard of someone who [...]

This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, in exchange for which this blogger will share her honest opinion about the book. Prepare to be captivated from the introduction of this book. Leigh McLeroy presents her journey through the receipt of a cigar box filled with mementos from her grandfather. She explains [...]

I don't know if you know about Margaret Feinberg. I'd heard her name and seen her picture before, but at Catalyst I was introduced to her when she stood on the stage and declared that her book Scouting the Divine would be given to everyone attending. Just to give you a clue — that's roughly [...]