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Fear Mongering

Posted on October 14, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7) The Facebook term “news feed,” which describes the constant update of links, posts, videos, and chatter from … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, mass media, News, self-improvement, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged Christian, Facebook, fear, fear mongering, God, information, truth | 9 Comments

How to Recognize a False Prophet

Posted on October 7, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.” (Matthew 24:11) Recently I ran across a blog from a mega-pastor who was refuting the teachings of another mega-pastor. Mega-Pastor B, the apostate, had some decent things to say about grace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Current Events, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, religion, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged C.S. Lewis, celebrity, Christian, false teachers, leaders, money | 7 Comments

When Christian Leaders Say, “Jump!” Do We Leap?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.” James 1:5 For many years, my literary junk food was celebrity people magazines. Once every two weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrities, Christian, Culture, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, religion, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged celebrity, Christian, leader, ordinary people | 8 Comments

Blogging Pays — Even When You Don’t Make Money At It

Posted on September 28, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good . . . for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45) If you blog, for any reason, you’ve no … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, Christian, Culture, Current Events, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, simple living, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged alternative, blogging, Christian, make a difference, money, ordinary people, real | 53 Comments

Does Jesus Get Mad When We Complain?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Some of the most insensitive sayings, passed on via social media memes, are posted by people who call themselves Christians. There is a lamentable desire to encapsulate … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Faith, Family, home, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, religion, simple living, Social Media, spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, prayer, Social Media | 6 Comments

When Being Frugal Becomes Non-Christian

Posted on September 16, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” Luke 6:38 The last few weeks, I have been itinerantly cleaning the home … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Christian, Culture, Daily Life, Faith, Family, home, Life, Lifestyle, money, Relationships, religion, simple living, Uncategorized | Tagged cheap, Christian, frugal, God, money, resources, steward | 15 Comments

Three “Christian” Teachings That Jesus Didn’t Teach

Posted on September 1, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine . . . and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 This week’s assault on Facebook is 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Christian, church, Encouragement, Faith, Family, home, Lifestyle, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, faith, Jesus, sin, teaching | 12 Comments

What Does a Good Boss Look Like?

Posted on August 20, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“I have been your leader from my youth until this day. Here I stand.” 1 Samuel 12:2 What does the perfect boss look like? Take out 20 seconds, and think on this. (If you’re at work, do this with your … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Christian, Current Events, Faith, Family, home, Life, Politics, success, Uncategorized | Tagged boss, Christian, God, leader, political, president, success | 3 Comments

“I Like to Sleep in on Sunday!”

Posted on July 15, 2015 by This Woman Writes

If you want to get into a brisk, quickly-degenerating-into-anger, discussion, announce to a fundamentally Christian religious group at large, “I like to sleep in on Sunday! “God calls it a day of rest — and that’s what I do. I … Continue reading →

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Fomenting Hate Divides Us — and Divided, We Are Weak

Posted on July 9, 2015 by This Woman Writes

“From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.” (Luke 12:52) I was chatting with a Millennial the other day. Millennials, if you haven’t noticed, are popular in corporatized America. This group of people … Continue reading →