by Sheila Lagrand | Jan 24, 2013 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, i am bibledude, READ
[serialposts]Chapter four of Ephesians begins with Paul describing how we, as Christians, are to unite in one faith: 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep...
by Sheila Lagrand | Aug 10, 2012 | i am bibledude
Why I became a Compassion Blogger… [Compassion International is one of many worthwhile organizations dedicated to releasing children from poverty. In fact, BibleDude.net Founder Dan King works a lot with another great organization called Help One Now. Their...
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by Sheila Lagrand | Mar 23, 2012 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, READ
[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:15-17 (ESV, NIV, The Message). Love people; use things. Never confuse the two. Ever heard that expression? This helpful instruction for life restates the heart of these verses in 1 John. The gist of this passage is that all the wonders of...
by Sheila Lagrand | Dec 20, 2011 | orphan care, SERVE, spiritual practice
Just Ask. None of my (suburban, American, well-fed and cared for) grandchildren has ever told me, “I want a rubber band this Christmas.” Nor “I asked Santa for a bowl of oatmeal.” Nor “I wish for a tube of toothpaste.” No. They...
by Sheila Lagrand | Nov 16, 2011 | book reviews, READ
When my grandson Ayden was four or so, we sat together in the living room. Looking at a picture on our mantel of him as a toddler with his father, aunt, and uncle, he said, “Daddy died in an accident, didn’t he?” “Yes,” I told him. “What kind of accident?” “A...
