We hear the phrase “personal relationship with Jesus” often, and often in the form of a question, as in, “Do you have one?” This used to irritate me, when I didn’t have one. It sounded so sappy. So I can […]
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness – right choices – in place …” (Ephesians 6:14 paraphrased) What if I asked you to write down the three or four most […]
“Well, this is Joseph and I’m back, and I’m with Mary, and yes, we are together! Maybe you already know the rest of our story: I had decided to divorce Mary quietly, foregoing my dowry, and I guess foregoing at […]
Hi, I’m Mary, and I am sick to my stomach. Literally, but also figuratively, as well. I’m 14 years old, and my dreams are about to come true. Or were about to come true. It all looks so hopeless now. […]