welcome to connect: project 2011

This blog is a project I'm undertaking for 2011... Why don't you join me?

The goal is to spend a little time each day reading from a devotional book, Daily in Christ by Neil T. Anderson, and connecting with people via blog post and comments.

Don't have the book yet? You can find it on Amazon, or you can read the daily post at:
www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailyinchrist

Why would we do this? For me, it's to reinforce a habit I need, to own my own faith, to connect with God and what He's saying to me, and to connect with people who are hungry to know God more...

Your reasons might be some of the same as mine.

The more folks read and comment, the richer the experience will be. Join the discussion!

Friday, December 9, 2011

The conversation


I’ll admit it – I’m reluctant to have the conversation with my kids.  You know, the one where I explain the spiritual realities and pitfalls.  Maybe they’re too young…  If I did it right now, they would be terrified.

But it’s not too early for the prep work.  I can look for opportunities to lay the foundation for the full lesson at a later time; I can listen for any experiences they may have and be ready to deal with and explain them, on an age-appropriate level. 

I’m a Sunday school teacher for elementary aged kids; I can look for opportunities to speak the truth about spiritual forces and Christ’s authority. 

When it comes down to it, it’s not hard or complicated.  I just need to think through the words I would use. 

I appreciate Neil’s conclusion: Knowing his [the devil’s] schemes and learning to resist him and take authority over him is the biblical response…the fear of the Lord is the one fear that expels all other fears.

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About Me

I've been a teacher, a church administrator, and currently I'm an at-home mommy, which is my most challenging assignment yet. My home church is WellSpring - it's where my heart is, where my family is. I'm so grateful to God for His work in me and the people He's allowed me to share life with.