Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Comfort
- Trusting God
- Obedience
- Witnessing
- Christmas
- Purpose
- Hope
- Faith
- Christlike Character
- Dependence
- Prayer
- Gratitude
- Salvation
- Joy
- Psalm 23
- Advent
- Surrender
- Bible Study
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Peace
- Focus
- Life in Christ
- Love
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- Culture
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- Relationship with God
- Singleness
- Waiting
- Contentment
- Grace
- Provision
- Thanksgiving
- Apologetics
- Discipleship
- Education
- Forgiveness
- Holy Spirit
- Perseverance
- Rest
- Revival
- Writing
- Burdens
- Christian Heritage
- Family
- Strength
- Words
Responding in Faith
The Christmas account is full of examples of men and women who responded in faith. But there is also a contrast given.
The Fullness of Christ
Christmas is a celebration of Christ’s gift to us. But that gift goes far beyond salvation from the penalty of our sins.
The Word Made Flesh
We know that Jesus is called the Word made flesh, but have you considered the way Christ’s coming demonstrated the faithfulness of God?
And His Name Shall Be Called
You are probably familiar with the names listed in Isaiah 9:6, but the Bible says that the name of the Lord is a strong tower, and this year I have been encouraged by how the names in Isaiah 9:6 can be a place of refuge throughout Christmas time and all the rest of the year, too!
Surely Goodness and Mercy
There’s a phrase in Psalm 23 that is probably familiar to you, but perhaps, like me, you have never taken time to really apply it to your life.
A Season of Gratitude
The Bible says there is a time and season to everything. In America, we are blessed to have a holiday set aside for the giving of thanks. But how can we keep from getting distracted or caught up in the details of the day?
When You Have No Might
It is easy to look around at the things God has called us to do and feel inadequate, even feeble. But I was reminded recently through the account of God’s conversation with Gideon in Judges 6 that God already knows my feebleness—and plans to help.
Drawing With Joy from the Wells of Salvation
It is easy to go through life missing the joy God wants us to have. How do we find it? Isaiah 12:1-3 points out one source of joy for the saved in Christ.
The Power of a Soft Answer
A soft answer is not usually our default response to conflict, but the Bible tells us that a soft answer has great power.