As a child growing up I didn’t have a typical relationship with my father. My parents divorced when I was six and my dad remarried quickly. My dad suddenly became a “weekend dad” only. Trying […]
Author: Kathy Kurlin
The Freedom of Faith
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 (NLT) This, above all else, was his favorite Scripture – since he had nothing […]
The Sting of Sin
If you’ve ever been bitten by an insect like a mosquito or an ant, you probably know that you usually can’t tell you’ve been bitten until the deed has already been done. You don’t feel […]
Warning: Construction Zone Ahead!
A few months ago my husband and I moved into our brand new home. While we love our home (WE LOVE IT A LOT), living in a neighborhood currently under construction is proving to be […]
See Me See You
In Session Three of the 50 Days of Transformation video, Pastor Rick Warren talked extensively about the battle for our thoughts and minds. He talked about a study he read that says we don’t actually […]
We Bought a Jar
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (John 14:26) Late […]
THIS AIN’T NO HALLMARK MOVIE!
“GOD’S NOT FIXING THIS!” The headline in the New York Daily News last week following the San Bernadino shootings was so startling, it was like a knife to my Christian heart. The headline was in […]
“First World” Whine and Cheese
The brand new dishwasher refused to work; a horrible stench permeated the air in the laundry room because of a malfunctioning thingamajig; a broken clothes dryer and broken glassware; eight days and two service calls […]
I’VE GOT A SECRET!
“A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.” Proverbs 11:13 (NLT) Keeping a secret can be a pretty tall order for many of us. Most of the time […]
Never Forget
It’s easy to recall with vivid clarity where I was, what I was doing – even what I was wearing on that day. It seems like just yesterday rather than 14 years ago that the […]