Ramblings of a Christian Wife

Mother's Day is a special day in which we celebrate our Moms and all they did for us growing up.  For those of us who are Moms, we often celebrate our mothers because we now know what they endured raising us.  After all those years of wondering why our mothers did what they did we finally have a realization of the truth, being a Mom is the most challenging thing you will ever do.  But I want to address this post, not to children but to fathers. I once had a man say he did do anything for his wife on Mother's Day because she is not his mother. I wasn't sure exactly how to respond to this at first.  I mean that is not an inaccurate statement but it didn't quite sit right with me.  Then it dawned on me why.  No, your wife is not your mother, obviously, but she is still worthy of celebration on Mother's Day. Your wife willing gave up so much to bring your children into this world.  Her body has endured the trials of having another human being share i...

If you have been anywhere outside your home or watched television in the last couple of years, I am sure you are familiar with the books in the "50 Shade of Grey" series.  I know that I have heard about these books, and sadly now the movie, from friends, family, co-workers, and even perfect strangers in the store.  The books have been referred to as "romance" but in reality, they are not at all romantic, they are pornography.  Now, I know many people see pornography as containing actual images of naked people engaged in sex acts, but if you have ever read a "steamy romance" you know that reading about sex acts can invoke the same feelings as viewing pornography. I will go as far as to say that reading books such as 50 Shades of Grey, etc., is not only the same as viewing pornography, it is adultery.  Of course, I know some of you just said to yourselves that I am stretching it a bit but I don't think so.  However, before I get into the reasons for my...

I have never been one of those hopeless romantics.  I really dislike "romantic" novels, movies, and television shows.  The media's idea of "romance" is a carefully crafted illusion, a "pretty little lie" that has corrupted far too many mind and led to marriages full of disillusioned brides waiting for their "perfect man" to come along.  Even Christian women fall for this trap, some go as far as to day dream that some day, some how, the "dream lover" will take them from their mundane, ordinary lives into a world of adventure and unrelenting passion.  And this my friends, corrupts the fabric of marriage the way God intended it to be. Now, before I go on, I must make a confession.  When I was younger I read a few romance novels and watched my fair share of "chick flicks."  As I said I was never a hopeless romantic but what I read, watched, and heard was enough to give me the idea that I should be looking for something spect...

The Christmas count down has officially begun and with only 20 days left until the "big day" people's minds are focused on filling Christmas wish lists and purchasing supplies for holiday baking, the big Christmas feast and even New Years celebrations.  This is also the time of year when many people donate to charities and just like stores depend on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get out of the red, many charity organizations depend on Christmas time to fill their budget for the entire year.  Bell ringers can be found outside many stores, charities such as Angel Tree ministries, and local food banks are sending out fliers requesting financial donations or gifts for young children.  And many of these organizations know they will struggle greatly throughout the upcoming year if they don't receive enough Christmas donations.  And though I don't oppose Christmas giving, I often wonder why so many people only think to give at this time of year. Even many Christia...

I have never written about September 11, 2001 in my blog for many reasons. It is difficult to find words that could come close to conveying the horror, sorrow, shock, and fear that spread across America as first one plane, then another, crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center, followed by a plane that hit the Pentagon and another one that crashed in Pennsylvania.  It is also difficult for me to express how I feel without being hateful.  Though many people, Christians included, seem to think in this case it is okay to be hateful, that is simply not God's way. And I will be the first one to admit I struggle with this especially when thinking about an enemy who is so full of hate for us.  Even thirteen years later, I find a certain amount of anger boiling up inside me and my throat tightens with sorrow. Though 13 years may not seem a long time for those of us who were adults on that horrible day, to our not-yet-born or extremely young children, it is a time ...

Deuteronomy 31: 6b "For the Lord God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Since the death of Robin Williams last week many people have taken an interest in understanding the mind of persons with depression.  Though I am glad that the tragic death of Mr. Williams has increased awareness of this horrible disorder, I think it is sad that it takes the death of a celebrity to awaken the minds of everyday people.  Depression is by no means a new illness.  It has been around since man committed the first sin and will remain with us until kingdom come.  It is a disorder that does not respect persons, anyone can fall prey to it and without any warning.  At this time it is not clearly understood why people develop depression though the medical field has certain theories, and there is no cure for the disorder.  What I can tell you about depression is that it is not about being weak or strong, having faith or not, being wealthy, or poor. ...

I must warn you, if you are reading this, prepare for a rant because that is exactly what I am about to do and I think there may  be many people who will agree and probably several that won't.  Let me get straight to the point of what is bothering me: Parents who refuse to parent their children!  I was raised in an environment where it was "My house, my rules. You live in my house, you obey my rules!"  My mother never tried to be my friend, though she did make time for things like shopping with us girls, fishing, and just talking, there was never any doubt who the authority in our house was.  Yes, as kids my sister, brother, and I pushed our boundaries, just like every kid does but at the end of the day, Mom was in charge.  In my home now with three boys, one of whom is a teenager, my husband and I are in charge.  We give privileges and we take them away if necessary, we know our children's passwords for all social media they belong to, their emails, a...