Sublime Doors
So I mentioned in my last article that I have a new dog, Weezy, who is afraid of everything. She doesn’t seem to realize that instead of breeding in a kennel, she is now a pet for a loving family.…
Category The Housewife Theologian
Reading Reflection:
What is the Mission of the Church?, Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert (Crossway, 2011) The title of this book has been a cultural hot topic lately. Many believe the church should spend less time proclaiming, and more time getting their hands…
Invisible Fences
We have a new dog. Her name is Weezy. She is a 2 ½ year old Labradoodle who has had two litters of pups for a professional breeder. They like to retire their mommies early so they can also find a…
Reading Reflection:
God at Work, Gene Edward Veith, Jr. (Crossway, 2002) Do you ever feel like you could do more for God if only you didn’t have to work in that pesky job of yours? Do you get frustrated about how much…
Spiritualizing Coffee?
I have a coffee mug that reminds me that today was made by the Lord, and I should rejoice in it. It was a gift. It’s a nice cup and all, but I am bothered when I walk into a…
Reading Reflection:
The Fruitful Life, Jerry Bridges (NavPress, 2006) We are using this book for a small group study in church. Here was one of my favorite sections in the first chapter, Taking on God’s Character: Growth in godly character not only…
Our Dreams are Too Small!
It seems like every TV show targeted for children propagates the all important message to “follow your dreams.” It’s become an American virtue. Our children grow up with the message that they can be anything they want to be. Usually,…
Reading Reflection:
Think, John Piper (Crossway, 2010) This book is meant to encourage thinkers. To be honest, I’m not a big reader of Piper’s books. One thing that I do appreciate from him that I forgot about was his passion for God.…
What’s the Password?
Okay, here’s where I might be misunderstood as a heretic, but my own imagination likes to relate the church to a speakeasy. Of course, I’m thinking of a speakeasy in a romantic way, as a whole world that is open…
Reading Reflection:
(Yes, Again!) Living in God’s Two Kingdoms, David VanDrunen (Crossway, 2010) Sunday really is an important, meaningful day for worship. Have you ever wondered why the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday after Christ’s death and resurrection? It’s really quite…