"This is a YA read, but adults will also enjoy and learn from this fast-paced book. I started it with every intention of reading a few chapters before bed. Five hours later I had devoured the entire book. The characters are beautifully flawed and I found myself cheering for them when they couldn’t cheer for themselves. There are some hard, but real, issues addressed in this book. I appreciate that Beckie Lindsey addresses topics that are often ignored and spotlights the reality that there is more going on that what we may ever see with our eyes. This is a great read for teens who are fighting their own battles, as well as adults who would like insight into the struggles of today’s teens and young adults face."
Josie Siler
UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: The #1 Relationship Killer
Our first Valentine’s Day together, my husband, Scott, bought me a dozen long-stem roses. We have been married twenty-eight years. Guess how many times he’s bought me a dozen long stem roses? Once. It’s a good thing I didn’t expect roses every Valentine’s Day, right?...
5 Less Talked About Secrets of a Strong Marriage
I’ve heard a lot of marital advice and read a slew of books on the subject through the years. I’m certainly not claiming to have it all figured out or to have the perfect marriage. But as a Christian woman happily married for nearly 29 years and with the same man for...
My Problem with Christian Dating
My Problem with Christian Dating By: Emily Susanne. Originally published on fearfullywonderfullyme.com Okay, normally I try not to rant on here, but I’ve recently read something that made me lose it. It was midnight, and I was looking online for devotions for dating...
What Does The Bible Say About Criticism?
"Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things." Norman Vincent Peale Recently I was 'called out' by another Christian for something I said that hurt her...
Can You Identify A Counterfeit?
The United States Secret Service advises the best way to guard against the threat of accepting counterfeit currency, is to become more familiar with authentic currency. I believe the same concept can be applied to our walk with God. To demonstrate this, let's first...
MONDAY MUSINGS: Are you on the Right Track?
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Will Rogers What does it take to stay on track spiritually? Motivation: We need a strong motivator to keep us on track. Going to church because your spouse wants you to (and will possibly...
ONE YEAR TO LIVE
"WHAT IF you found out you only had one year to live?" My nineteen year old daughter asked. "A lot would change," I replied. She said, "I think it'd make things easier. You'd choose what's really important." I've been pondering that short, and yet poignant...
MONDAY MUSINGS
WHINING IS A SIN whine: verb (used without object), whined, whining.1.to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc. 2. to snivel or complain in a peevish, self-pitying way. Have you ever thought about...
THE WAITING ROOM
Hearing the Voice of God 2 I was sitting in the waiting room of my doctor’s office, doing what the room is intended for—waiting. I looked around and noticed several people with their phones out. I got mine out too and was about to start my usual routine of checking...
