Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Trusting God
- Comfort
- Faith
- Obedience
- Christmas
- Witnessing
- Hope
- Dependence
- Prayer
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- Gratitude
- Advent
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- Peace
- Psalm 23
- Focus
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- Fruit of the Spirit
- Love
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- Thanksgiving
- Waiting
- Culture
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- Singleness
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- Forgiveness
- Writing
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- Burdens
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- Holy Spirit
- Persecution
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- Rest
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- Christian Heritage
- Family
- Humility
Hope for the Next Generation
This is my 16th year as an elementary teacher, and it sometimes astounds me to think just how much our world has changed. Young people have so many more voices to sort through now as they grow and mature, and it can be easy to feel like it’s a losing battle. But there is hope for the next generation, and those yet to come—and you and I have the opportunity to be a part of God’s working.
Sowing, Reaping, and the Generations to Come
Have you ever noticed the emphasis Scripture places on investing in the next generation? It can be seen throughout the Bible, but what does that mean for us in our daily lives?
The Path Beneath My Feet
It can be easy at times to feel as if the will of God is some far-off thing, but in reality, the will of God is lived step by step, moment by moment.
Follow Daily
We’ve looked at what it means to deny self, take up one’s cross, and follow Christ, but there is one more aspect of discipleship linked to Matthew 16:24-25 by its parallel passage in Luke 9:23. One word is included in the Luke account that defines the scope of following Christ.
Deny Yourself
Our culture is all about expressing oneself, but Jesus teaches just the opposite. Life in Christ is not a matter of self-focus, but self-denial. A life of self-denial may seem bleak at first, but for the Christian, it is truly a blessing.
Worth the Effort
As Christians, we are commanded not just to point people to the Savior, but to help other Christians grow in their walk with God. This nurturing can be hard work, but it is not without its rewards.