Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Trusting God
- Comfort
- Faith
- Obedience
- Christmas
- Witnessing
- Christlike Character
- Hope
- Purpose
- Dependence
- Prayer
- Gratitude
- Advent
- Salvation
- Joy
- Peace
- Bible Study
- Life in Christ
- Psalm 23
- Focus
- Relationship with God
- Surrender
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Love
- Sanctification
- Thanksgiving
- Waiting
- Culture
- Grace
- Patience
- Provision
- Singleness
- Contentment
- Forgiveness
- Writing
- Apologetics
- Burdens
- Discipleship
- Education
- Holy Spirit
- Persecution
- Perseverance
- Rest
- Revival
- Christian Heritage
- Family
- Humility
When God Says “Return”
No one likes to be stuck in a difficult situation. It is natural to want God to get us out of adversity. And yet, sometimes it is in the midst of those situations that God does His deepest work in us.
Faith and Failure
Peter said he would follow Jesus anywhere, even to death, but Jesus knew that wasn’t what would happen. And yet, Christ’s response to the knowledge of Peter’s failure is astounding.
Knowing and Delighting
In Christianity, it is sometimes easier to know about God than to really know Him. This week, I’ve been pondering the connection between knowing God and delighting in Him, and in the things He Himself delights in.
Inseparable Love
Romans 8 contains some of the most encouraging thoughts about the love of God. But there is a verse in the middle that has always perplexed me—until now.
A Christian’s Armor
The description of the “armor of God” from Ephesians 6 is a passage familiar to many Christians. But have you ever noticed what all the pieces have in common?
Is God Still Good When Things Go Wrong?
It is easy to believe in God’s goodness when it matches our definition of what is good, but what about when things go wrong? When we find ourselves suffering for what seems like no good reason, can we trust His goodness still? Job and Jeremiah give us the answer.
Always Awake
Have you ever thought about the fact that God never sleeps? Even when we feel the most utterly alone, the saved in Christ can rest in the knowledge that He is always awake, always watching over us.
Salt and Light
Christians often talk about being “salt and light”, but what did Jesus actually mean when He described His followers as salt and light?
The Peace of God
Peace with God is permanent, accomplished once and for all at salvation. So why do the saved in Christ sometimes not feel like we have the peace of God?