Category Archives: Daily Life

Is Following Jesus Easy?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Following Jesus — while it is truly the only way to find peace and contentment on this contentious planet of ours — is not easy, and while many Christians try to convince themselves that they’re on the narrow road of … Continue reading →

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How Narrow Is Your Christian Road?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by This Woman Writes

In our church days, when I sat in an interlocking chair, stared ahead at the big white screen, and sang words that flashed by, I used to wonder, vaguely, if God was calling me to do something, and I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Worshiping God, Outside of the Group

Posted on September 17, 2014 by This Woman Writes

If you’re a Christian, and you’ve attended church, then you probably recognize the term: “Worship Service.” This is the time, just after the announcements and immediately before the sermon, when the congregation corporately sings — from the hymnal or off the … Continue reading →

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Golden Opportunity: The Story of This Painting

Posted on September 16, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Golden Opportunity, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: It’s the perfect sunset — a golden end to the perfect day. The breeze has been just right to gently fill the sails, and … Continue reading →

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Facebook Fear, Fueled by Christians

Posted on September 15, 2014 by This Woman Writes

This last week on Facebook was one of general fear, anxiety, panic and despair, not so much because everyone was in and out of relationships, or because Lucky Slots wasn’t doing well, but because too many Christians are preparing for the … Continue reading →

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Christian Meditation

Posted on September 12, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Meditation is one of those words with multiple meanings, and some Christians are frightened by the concept because they think that meditating involves emptying their minds completely and allowing outside spiritual forces to fill the vacuum. (Interestingly, this is a good description … Continue reading →

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Midday Tea: The Story of This Painting

Posted on September 9, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Midday Tea, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: The answer to the question, “How are you?” used to be, “Fine.” In the modern world, however, the answer has morphed to, “Oh, I’m … Continue reading →

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The Dumbing Down of America Marches on

Posted on September 8, 2014 by This Woman Writes

I have a friend who worked for the medical publication industry — which creates articles and circulars that enjoin: “Get your flu shot and eat those veggies!” Years ago, she explained, this written material was created at various reading levels, … Continue reading →

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Why Are Christians Panicking?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Like various government, corporate, and financial agencies, I scroll through Facebook to get an idea of how the populace is thinking, and the other day someone posted a video clip of Air Force Lt. General McInerney — somber, serious, and very … Continue reading →

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Christians: Here Are Three Sentences That Really Help People

Posted on September 3, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Words are powerful, but not in the way prosperity preachers or New Age advocates claim. While words themselves do not convey any ability to create reality, simply because we utter them (e.g., “I CLAIM this blessing!”), they affect those around us because … Continue reading →