Posts by Barbara Harper
Why Doesn’t God Make Everything Clear?
I suppose people could disagree over almost every point in the Bible. But by and large, most Christians agree that much in the Bible is clear: the way of salvation, who Jesus is, how a person can know God, and so much more. All the most essential, non-negotiable doctrine is clear to those who seek…
Read MoreWhen It’s Good to Be Dependent
As parents, we ultimately work ourselves out of a job. As much as we love our children and miss them when they leave home, we want them to be able to stand on their own two feet as responsible adults. We’ll always listen, support, and help them when they need it, if we’re able. But…
Read MoreTips for Getting Out of a Devotional Rut
Do you ever chafe at the routine things you have to do? Some days I am irked at having to take a shower. I know, I know, people didn’t always bathe every day, and I don’t have to. But if I don’t, I won’t be able to stand myself before the day is over. Then…
Read MoreHow Churches Can Help Visitors
In our four decades of marriage, we’ve been members of six different churches and visited several others. Most of the time, a change in church has been made necessary due to my husband’s job sending us to a new state. A couple of times, we left for other reasons, but we don’t take leaving a…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Choose a Word for the Year
We’re almost at the time of year when bloggers start considering their word for the next year. For many, choosing a word for the year replaces a list of resolutions. That one word gives them focus for the year. Christians who do this usually pray about it leading up to the new year and feel…
Read MoreHope in Darkness
The darkness and barren landscape and often overcast skies of late autumn and winter can be depressing to me. I probably could not live in a country with just a few hours of daylight. I’ve written before about some things that help me through the “winter blues.” But I decided this week to do a…
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