Bible, God, idols, Jesus, love, Luke, Mumford and Sons
Don’t worry, I’m not gonna gush about Mumford and Sons in this post. Because I did that last month, and you people will only put up with so much of that nonsense. But. I am gonna share some thoughts their lyrics are responsible for causing me to think....
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,...
God, Jesus, obedience, sin, trust
Sometimes I sin and actually tell myself, “This is no big deal. Sure, God doesn’t like it, but it’s petty sin. Like petty theft – it doesn’t really hurt anyone.” That’s what I say. And I am wrong. Because sin – any sin...
Ann Voskamp, God, growing, Jesus, meaning of life, One Thousand Gifts, prayer
The Christian life has been likened to walking with God. When a believer asks another believer, “How’s your walk?”, Believer A is not interested in Believer B’s gait. He is inquiring about the quality of relationship Believer B is currently...