Role models motivate. Fools exasperate. Today, however, you’ll meet two role models AND fools to emulate. Join me on the porch as I introduce you to two very famous fools who also happen to be role models. Their “foolish” behavior exemplifies the kind of fool God wants us to be. Discover who they are, and prepare… Read More
Front Porch Friday
A Foolish Woman I Know Far Too Well
Today on Front Porch Friday, I’ll introduce you to Foolish Woman #8. Of all of the fools we have talked about in my series You Might Be a Foolish Woman If, Foolish Woman #8 is the fool I know best. And I know her so well because (deep breath) I have been her so often…. Read More
Stephen Hawking & Foolish Woman #7
Do you ever doubt the afterlife? Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s premiere physicists, doesn’t just doubt it, he denies it altogether. On today’s Front Porch Friday, I’ll share a direct quote from Stephen Hawking and what he believes about heaven. What do you believe about the afterlife? And why is belief in the afterlife… Read More
Glo Sadie from Duck Dynasty!
If you’re a Duck Dynasty fan like I am, you already know sweet Sadie Robertson – Willie and Korie’s daughter. But did you know that Sadie’s doing her own Front Porch Friday? Well, kinda. Sadie and her friend, Kolby Koloff, are doing a weekly video devo for girls called WeAreDifferent . If you have a… Read More
America vs. Syria: 2 Things YOU Can Do
This time next week, America could be at war with Syria. The headlines and news reports are grim, and the timing – so close to September 11 – seems eerie. Is there anything you and I can do in the face of discouraging times like these? Today, on Front Porch Friday, I’ll answer that question… Read More
Miley Cyrus & Foolish Woman #6
Thanks to Miley Cyrus, many of us learned a new word this week: twerking. But Miley did far more than just define it. She demonstrated it before thousands of people attending the MTV VMAs and millions more watching on TV. When asked about her explicit new style of performing, Miley replied: “It’s called puberty. Everyone’s… Read More
How to Turn a Broken Heart Into a Burning Heart
If you’re struggling with a broken or discouraged heart (or know someone who is), today’s Front Porch Friday is for you . . . and me. You see, a little black cloud has been following me for the past couple of weeks. But this week, as I was preparing for Front Porch Friday, God encouraged me… Read More
Foolish + Religious = Foolish Woman #4
Foolish Woman #4 is a fixture at her local church . . . where, unfortunately, she’s done more harm than good. But, perhaps, the most dangerous thing about Foolish Woman #4 is this: it’s very, very easy for you and me to become just like her. And she’s a fool. A religious fool, but a… Read More
Foolish Woman #3: The Ultimate Failure
I had an unexpected revelation about Foolish Woman #3 this week . . . while I was giving myself a pedicure. I know, it sounds crazy, but I’ll tell you all about it. I’ll also share how you can become a spiritual success instead of — like Foolish Woman #3 — the ultimate failure. So,… Read More
An Empty Swing But a Full House
It’s Grandkid Week at the Cole House, so I’m taking today off from Front Porch Friday to spend time with three of the sweetest, silly-est, fun-est kids on earth: Caroline: doing what she does best – being adorable and eating (in that order). Juliette: playing inside the pillow fort on my bed. Ezra: beating Granddaddy… Read More
Front Porch Friday: Are You a Professor or a Possessor?
Take my word on this: you do not – do not – want to be Foolish Woman #2. She’s deluded herself into believing that when it comes to Christianity, she’s got it all going on. But the truth is, when it comes to salvation, she’s a professor not a possessor. And unless she wises up,… Read More
Front Porch Friday: A Storm Warning for Foolish Woman #1
It’s hurricane season here on the Texas Gulf Coast, and I’ve got a storm warning for Foolish Woman #1. Wondering who she is? Girl, I’ll tell you exactly who she is: she’s someone you do NOT want to be that’s who! Join me today as we talk all about Foolish Woman #1 in Session 2… Read More