Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Comfort
- Trusting God
- Obedience
- Witnessing
- Christmas
- Purpose
- Hope
- Faith
- Prayer
- Christlike Character
- Dependence
- Gratitude
- Salvation
- Joy
- Psalm 23
- Advent
- Surrender
- Bible Study
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Peace
- Focus
- Life in Christ
- Love
- Sanctification
- Culture
- Patience
- 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
Of Pebbles and Pearls
Irritations are inescapable. So why does God allow them? A trip to the beach gives us an illustration of what He plans to do with the abrasive things of life.
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.
The “Moment” of Affliction
When in the midst of pain or trial, it can seem like nothing else exists. But 2 Corinthians 4 gives us the true perspective.
Psalm 125:4 Smiled Upon
We all want God’s blessings upon our lives, but how does that work? Psalm 125:4 points out an important truth about God’s blessing.
When God Says No
No one likes being told no. But what do we do when it’s God telling us no? 2 Corinthians 12 contains a helpful truth about why God says no, and how we can respond with trusting hope, even when God’s answer to our prayers doesn’t line up with what we wanted.
Works, Grace, and the Gospel
Before we launch into a study of the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, it is helpful to take a broader look at the book of Galatians and learn about the context of the passage.