I’ve recently been rereading several of C. S. Lewis’s books, after first reading them during my college days. I have especially enjoyed rereading The Screwtape Letters. If you’re not familiar with this classic, it is a witty and penetrating look at spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. Uncle Screwtape, a seasoned older devil, offers written advice to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon who must learn the tricks […]
Read More →Archive for March, 2011
Giving Thanks Instead of Grumbling
“Do all things without murmurings and disputing” (Philippians 2:14). “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Do you have any complainers in your household? Whining and complaining are evidences of an ungrateful heart. Since God has commanded us to give thanks in everything, and to do everything without murmuring, a grumbling spirit is sin and should be recognized […]
Read More →Thank You for Helping Launch Our Blog!
Well, our first two weeks of blogging have been great fun! I’ve really enjoyed reading the comments posted during the giveaways (lots of great ideas!), and it’s been especially fun to see profile pictures of so many of you! I look forward to encouraging one another in the weeks to come. We want to assure you, however, that we won’t be showing up in your inbox every day like we […]
Read More →Grand Prize Winner!
It’s time for the final grand prize! We added up all 5,725 entries, and the randomly drawn winner of a complete package of Doorposts materials is: Alissa of HomeGrown with Love, for her comment #168 on the second day giveaway! Congratulations, Alissa! And a big THANK YOU to ALL of you who wrote comments and helped share about our new blog. There have been so many good comments, I wish […]
Read More →Winners of Friday’s Giveaway
Winners of Friday’s giveaway are: Michele (#199) and Bethany (#315). Congratulations! So you get the best book for your children, you can choose either Honor Your Father and Mother or For This is Right. Now we’re adding up all the entries, and we’ll draw the final grand prize winner in a few minutes!
Read More →Winner of Prepare Thy Work
Yesterday’s winner of Prepare Thy Work is Gwen (#289)! She said: “I want to teach my children to treat each other as more important than themselves, and that our daily duties are actually a way of expressing love to one another.” We have enjoyed reading through all the comments. Thank you all for sharing! There’s still time to enter today’s giveaway below (the last one!). Come back tomorrow to see […]
Read More →Tenth Giveaway: Applying the 5th Commandment
“Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12). Today’s giveaway includes two books (we’ll draw a separate winner for each one). For This is Right (for ages 12 and up) and Honor Your Father and Mother (for ages 2-12) give pointed questions and Scripture verses that explore the meaning and practical application of the […]
Read More →Winner of the Ruby Doll Kit
The winner of Wednesday’s giveaway, the Ruby Doll Kit, is Karen Gemin (#171). Congratulations, Karen! There’s still time to enter today’s giveaway. Come back on Friday for the final giveaway before we draw the grand prize winner!
Read More →His Power is Made Perfect in Weakness
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV). I’ve been thinking a lot about imperfection lately. I always do when we’re trying to finish up a book and get it out the door to […]
Read More →Ninth Giveaway: Prepare Thy Work
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.” Proverbs 24:27 What does it mean for a young man to “prepare his field” before he “builds his house?” What should he be “planting” during the precious years of his youth that will prepare him for establishing a godly household? When is he ready to seek and win the heart of a […]
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