Raising Them for the Lord

Bible studies can be hard to relate to at times.   However, when the author creates a feeling of sitting down to coffee and chatting with a good friend, while getting deeper into a relationship with Jesus at the same time: what better format for this women’s Bible Study book, Stumbling Into Grace by Lisa Harper.   Each chapter is a new study that begins with a story from Lisa’s life.   The stories cover a range of emotionally poignant stories with which most women can empathize.   Next is a scripture reading; followed by a section that relates the Bible passage to her story.   Finally application through group discussion or personal reflection closes each chapter with plenty of room to write in answers and journal. I enjoyed “getting to know” Lisa through her witty life anecdotes.   As a national women’s conference speaker, at first glance Lisa appears to have it all together; yet her stories prove that she is human and stu...

Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way , they are together become unprofitable ; there is none that doeth good, no, not one . How many days do I feel that way as a stay at home mom?  Too many to count.  I'm sure there are others who can relate to this feeling of futuility while raising children for the Lord. But just as Romans continues to describe the hope possible for a person, what an encouragement that there is hope for our children as well. There is no hope for man in his natural condition, but Christ made the ultimate sacrifice to make a way for us to go to heaven.  He died for our sins and took our place of punishment; and when we accept that gift, we are made profitable to God and good in his sight again.  Becoming a parent and choosing to raise children for the Lord is a sacrifice.  A sacrifice of our time, treasure, and patience.  What makes a parent make that sacrifice?  LOVE!   Even when my kids are at their ...