Accidental Pharisees: Book Review

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During the recent Presidential election I saw the feed and timelines on various social media sites filled with hateful and judgmental rhetoric, along with the incorrect application of scripture.  Many of my well-meaning brothers and sisters in Christ sounded a lot like the Pharisees I had read so much about in the Bible.  Their  misdirected [...]

The Grande Finale

There Are a Lot of Reasons to Give Up, but There Are Greater Reasons to Finish Strong The Grand Finale  By Sheri Rose Shepherd   When you have dedicated your life to loving, encouraging, praying for, and pouring yourself into your husband, only to watch him, in a moment of weakness, destroy the foundation you [...]

What is the Gospel…According to You?

“You are writing a Gospel, a chapter every day, By the things that you do and the words that you say. Men read what you write – distorted or true, What is the Gospel, according to you?” (Unknown)   It doesn’t take much to leave a negative mark upon those lost people in your life: [...]

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Prayer Blessing for Teachers

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I had the privilege of attending the first Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention, held in Spartanburg, S.C.,  this weekend.  I truly enjoyed meeting and greeting other families that share many of the same convictions that I do.  As I gazed around the facility I saw so many “teachers” that need continual prayer for the great [...]

Off the Shelf: The Missional Mom

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Almost six years ago I was on the fast track.  Then, I left the workforce for maternity leave.  Before I knew it I had transitioned into the stay-at-home mom role.  It wasn’t really planned, it just happened.  Sure, I have missed the luxuries that  a second income often offers, but the time I have with [...]

New Inspirational Children’s Show on TCT Network

TCT Television Network, one of America’s most watched faith channels, is proud to announce the debut of Capt’n Chuckleberry, an exciting addition to TCT’s lineup of exclusive programs for its new 24-hour TCT Family entertainment channel. Capt’n Chuckleberry is a wholesome and inspirational half-hour show that will help guide kids ages 4-11 through entertaining and inspirational lessons on [...]

The Big Secret

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By Shequana Pulliam-Sidberry According to the NC Department of Justice and Attorney General Roy Cooper, 107 North Carolinians lost their lives to Domestic Violence in 2010.  These numbers may seem small to some, however on a broader scale, it’s showing statistically that the number of Domestic Violence related deaths may be on the rise. The [...]

The Successful Mother

Becoming a mother is a life altering experience.  The process begins when a woman realizes that another life, whom she will be responsible for, is developing inside her womb.  Motherhood is so much more than a giving birth.  It has no few prerequisites, to obtain the position and yet to be truly successful at it [...]

Grow Up! Part Three

Last, we must grow up, because we need each other. I know this sounds like such a cliché and so many times we say it because it sounds good, but it’ really true, we all need each other. I know some of us would like to think they don’t need anyone else, but that couldn’t [...]