I Loved Being the Favored “Teacher’s Pet” in Third Grade

I Loved Being the Favored “Teacher’s Pet” in Third Grade

When I was in third grade, I was Mrs. Leighton’s “teacher’s pet.” Everyone knew, especially my fellow students, that Mrs. Leighton favored me. The feeling of her favor was like drinking living water for my child’s thirsty soul. Mrs. Leighton, for...
A Roman Father Couldn’t Disinherit an Adopted Son

A Roman Father Couldn’t Disinherit an Adopted Son

In the Roman culture when Paul wrote his Epistle to the Ephesians, a Roman father could disinherit a son born into the family, but not an adopted child. That fact has everything to do with Paul assuring his readers they were secure in their salvation. Here’s...
Book Giveaway: “12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband” by Cindi McMenamin

Book Giveaway: “12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband” by Cindi McMenamin

Book Giveaway time! It’s always a joy to share about great books! This time it’s about Cindi McMenamin’s book, 12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband. After Cindi shares some wonderful inspiration with us, find out below how to put your name...
What Is Humility Anyway?

What Is Humility Anyway?

A lot of us think humility means debasing ourselves, but being humble actually means acknowledging what God has done in our lives. The Greek word for humility originally was used by writers to communicate something negative: “groveling” or “abject.” But the Apostle...