2 Corinthians, God, growing, Hebrews, Jesus, spiritual growth
After yesterday’s post, I’m Dying, I’d be remiss to not mention their is life after death. I’m not talking about eternal life, although I do happen to believe heaven awaits those of us who have bowed our knees to Jesus Christ. Today I am...
Bible, faith, fear, God, growing, Jesus, meaning of life, obedience, Philippians, spiritual growth
In Philippians 2 it says, “[Christ] humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:8). I read this on Sunday, and the phrase “obedient to death” jumped off the page. Yes, this is what God calls...
Bible, God, growing, Jesus, John, Matthew, meaning of life, Philippians, service
God has been trying to teach me something huge the past 18 months. And, in pure human fashion, I have been slow to learn. It got to the point where a couple of weeks ago I more or less pleaded with the Lord, “WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TEACH ME?! I DON’T...
Bible, friendship, God, growing, Holy Spirit, prayer, Romans, spiritual gift
No one enjoys struggling. But some people enjoy coming alongside those who are struggling and helping them in any way they can. I think of counselors, pastors, those who serve the community vocationally and/or voluntarily. Something inside of them takes pleasure in...
Ann Voskamp, blessings, freedom, God, grace, growing, James, One Thousand Gifts, Psalms
Ann Voskamp has a favorite saying, “All is grace.” There is something good about everything, namely that everything affords us the opportunity to grow closer to God. Even the bad things that happen have a good component. Extreme tragedies, for example,...
2 Timothy, Acts, Bible, Ephesians, growing, Lamentations, obedience, rules, spiritual growth
The hardest part of being a Christian for me is I don’t get to make up the rules. I’m not in charge. I’m not running this gig and calling the shots. I don’t get to cross out verses in the Bible I don’t like and still be a true follower...
