Posted by Renae on May 24th, 2009 | 6 comments 
I John 3:14 “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death.”
Have you ever been around a person you just didn’t like very much? Shhh. Don’t answer that. The truth is, we’ve all met people who are hard to love. But the good news is, we don’t have to love others based on whether or not they...
Posted by Renae on May 24th, 2009 | 7 comments
Whew! I finally feel like I’m getting back in the swing of things. But I can’t go a step further until I tell you about my trip to the Colorado Christian Writers’ Conference.
It was amazing! Beautiful surroundings. There were snow-capped mountains and elk and whispering pine trees . . . You couldn’t ask for a more peaceful place.
And the company was great, too! My...
Posted by Renae on May 23rd, 2009 | 2 comments
Dear friends,
I have been away from home for two wonderful, restful weeks. Today, I am unpacking.
Ugh.
Blessings to you all!
–r
Posted by Renae on May 21st, 2009 | 2 comments
I John 3:13 “Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.”
Did you ever get the feeling that somebody didn’t like you, and you couldn’t figure out why? I hate it when that happens! I always want to figure out a reason for their dislike. If there is a reason, then I can make it better. Right?
Wrong.
Sometimes, people just don’t like us. And that feels...
Posted by Renae on May 20th, 2009 | 0 comments
I John 3:12 “Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous.”
I am a people pleaser. I want people to like me. And when they don’t like me, I have been known to toss and turn at night, wondering what I ever did to turn them against me. But sometimes,...
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
