Denise Miller Holmes | March 1, 2010
Savvy Article #1004
Michael J. Wilkins says, “Yes.” A person who is fully human is conformed to the image of God.
In a mind-bending chapter in his book In His Image, Wilkins argues energetically that you, a Christian, become conformed to the image of God by becoming more human.
Bizarre doesn’t cover it. How can you, a sinful [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | February 2, 2010
Savvy Article #1002
The world is teeming with Christians who leave churches and hibernate because other believers have deeply wounded them. Many of the wounders are pastors and leaders.
I used to think the biggest reason Christians treat each other despicably was interpersonal ignorance and lack of responsibility. I’ve heard leaders judge the wounded for leaving. “You [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | January 8, 2010
Savvy Article #1001
If you are one of those hypie types that get’s a glow from setting and reaching goals, if you have listened to every Tony Robbins tape, and if you believe wholeheartedly that writing down your goals with a time limit MAKES them happen, I’m about to burst your bubble.
After much failure and [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | September 23, 2009
Savvy Article #0925
The old, wrinkled woman said to me, “Remember that if you ask us to pray for you, to also pray for yourself.” Of course, I knew that. I may have been a young Christian, but even a ninny knows to pray for yourself while others are praying for you, right?
But that was the [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | September 14, 2009
Savvy Article #0924
Shame is a killer. It kills the heart, it kills the mind, it kills relationships, and it kills joy.
Of course, there is such a thing as healthy shame—the type of shame that leads us to sorrow and repentance. But, shame too often becomes toxic.
Denise Miller Holmes | August 18, 2009
Savvy Article #0923
You will never find lasting happiness unless you find a certain ingredient in life. And neither will I.
Too much of what we do in this life leaves us empty. An activity may bring a temporary lift in spirits, but, like the classic taste of Cheetos, one Cheeto gives a burst of flavor, then [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | July 13, 2009
Savvy Article#0919
There’s been some ongoing controversy about the latest thing in Christian living: contemplative prayer. I say this as if it’s a fad, but it is at least a new practice that more and more are learning to do.
Ultra-conservative Christians, however, are not thrilled about this type of prayer gaining in popularity. Contemplative prayer, they [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | July 6, 2009
Savvy Article #0918
Poor, sad, drooly Pavlov’s dog. He lusted for rewards. All you had to do was ring a bell and the poor boy’s body called forth all manner of physical reaction, and his brain focused entirely on the next bite of food.
Didn’t that dog know his reward comes from God, not from food? [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | March 31, 2009
Savvy Article #0907
In our weakness, He is strong. In our inaction, He is forgotten.
Sometimes, in assessing myself, I run into a wad of insecurities. I have been experiencing this recently as I try to branch out and do new things. It’s as if everything inside is betting I’ll fail. You have no skill for that [...]
Denise Miller Holmes | March 16, 2009
Savvy Article #0905
Arguments reigned whenever a certain pastor and his wife brought up the subject of wealth. They were adamant that any Christian who was rich was materialistic. We disagreed.
