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May, 2013

I Proposed With A Goat (She said yes!)

Exactly 5 years ago I asked Olive to marry me. Rather than popping the question with a diamond...

Waiting: A Passionate Pause

At age 12 years and 11 months our middle son, Clark, made his request. “Mom, I will be 13 soon...

April, 2013

5 Practical Tips on Learning to Cook

I still remember setting the table with my heart pounding and palms sweaty, silently praying...

Girl Guide Brownie Cupcakes

It’s that time of year again: Girl Guide Cookies are on sale across Canada! What could be better...

Gems Upon His Heart

Did you know you are a precious gemstone upon the heart and shoulders of Jesus? In the Old Testament,...

Recognizing The Voice of God

When the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives He speaks to us. But does that mean that every thought...

100 000 Messages!

It’s time to celebrate! The 100,000th teen message came through TMC this week! The 100...

God Answers

“Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not...

Human Trafficking Movie Grabs Hearts

It’s her eyes and innocent face that first grab your heart. At least they grabbed mine. Annika,...

Is God a Prude?

Does God smile on love but frown on sex?  Does God want us to love others, but have prudish...

Celebrate what God has Done

Did God do something amazing in the chat room? Share the story here.

March, 2013

Who’s Watching?

NOTHING IS PRIVATE ONLINE New study finds that 31.25 percent of 16-18 year olds participate in...

Holy Week Bible Reading Guide

Easter is not a day – it is a season. This year begin your Easter preparation with Holy...

An Easter Story Worth Remembering

You’ve probably seen Santa Claus; but have you ever seen the Easter Bunny? As a small child,...

Habemus Papam!

The period of 40 days leading up to Easter, known to many as “Lent”, is a precious time for...

Noblesse Oblige

The other day, I watched one of favorite old movies, the original 1944 version of The Canterville...

Falling Out of Love with God

I’ve been a Christian for a long time.  The weirdest thing to me about being a Christian is...

Anger: Definitive vs Distorted

I will apologize for doing something I believe is wrong. It’s a great start however this is...

February, 2013

Mark Burnett’s Bible TV Series: Epic Adventure

Think of it as Survivor: Earth As reality TV host Jeff Probst might say (cue theme music; roll...

The Winter of My…

What does winter say to your heart? “I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure...

Transferable Concepts

Dr. Bill Bright created the Transferable Concepts at the very inception of Campus Crusade for...

Valentine, How Do I Love Thee?

Valentine’s Day brings sweet expressions of romance. “I love you” fills telephone...

God Removed My “Damaged Goods” Sticker

“Sometimes I feel like you’re worthless!” said the voice on the phone. “Well then,”...

Drat! It’s Valentine’s Day

Let’s face it… Valentine’s Day sometimes makes us growl. Who came up with the crazy...

Surviving Valentine’s Day as a Single

It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re single? That is awesome, because you can choose...

Surviving Valentine’s Day as a Couple

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Have you decided what you will do on that day?  You...

Single Mom Survival Kit 10: Looking Back On It Now

Life as a single mom, though difficult, can be empowering.  It was something I didn’t choose...

Bust a Rut, Lose Your Gut

Do you go to the same vacation spot every year? Have pizza for dinner almost every Friday night?...

January, 2013

Eliminating the Barriers to Change

How do you convince your workers to go along with a change? Employees are typically resistant...

Stop Trying To Make Her Happy

Men, if you want to have a great relationship here is my advice to you: Stop trying to cheer...

The Single Mom Survival Kit 9: A Bucketful of Dreams

“Not getting what you want can make you feel sick, but a wish that comes true is a life-giving...

How To Study the Bible

Jesus invites us to enjoy a deep relationship with Him. We nourish this relationship by spending...

Stay Healthy When Everyone Else Is Sick

It’s germ season. That’s why many of us will be hacking away and looking a lot like Rudolph...

Three Words To Ditch in 2013

There are three words I need to get rid of.  I’m trying to delete them from my vocabulary....