“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer…” (Romans 12:12) Joyful in hope. Check. Patient in affliction. No. Faithful in prayer. Check. I guess two out of three aren’t bad. This week a nasty upper respiratory infection cramped my style, and tried my patience. I am used to pushing through sickness, but this…
Today’s guest blogger is Shelley S. Cramm, author of the devotions in the newly-released NIV God’s Word for Gardeners Bible, a suburban mom who has found the Word of God to be completely useful and practical in her everyday life—not to mention delightfully fun! Her background includes work in architectural and garden design, as well…
What story has God given you? I believe every Christian has a faith story whether or not they’ve grown up in a Christian home or had a Damascus Road experience like the Apostle Paul. This week in San Antonio, as a part of the Roaring Lambs Testimony Workshop, Roaring Lambs Executive Director, Donna Skell, and…
Today’s guest blogger is Mary Ebersole. Mary teaches mathematics at several colleges and universities in San Antonio. She graduated from Texas Lutheran College and University of Texas Arlington. When she is not teaching, she is a competitive ballroom dancer and in her free time spends time with good friends and her two adult sons. “Come,” Jesus…
In honor of the July 4th holiday, my husband suggested it would be a good idea to watch a war movie Friday night. He chose “Flags of our Fathers,” a 2006 World War II flick based on the book by James Bradley about the Battle of Iwo Jima and the six soldiers who raised the…