Book Review: Demystifying Decision-Making by Aimee Joseph
Ms. Joseph explains the theology behind God being more interested in the process of decision-making than the outcome, the process being that we lean on him. This is the part that really settled within me and forced me beyond the questioning of my decisions and put me at peace with the bigger decisions and even the daily decisions of what to have for dinner and how much laundry to get done.
Co-laboring with God leads to greater productivity
We are being conformed to the image of Christ. The Holy Spirit works within us, in collaboration with us, to form us more like Christ. The key is that collaboration. As in, co-labor.
Book Review: Unshakeable Trust by Joyce Meyer
Challenge to Trust. Joyce Meyer was candid in her own struggles with trust and yet shares them with humility and humor to encourage us all in our walk.
Defining trust and a brief overview of trust in the Bible
God is fully trustworthy…man – not so much. An overview of trust in the Bible, with definitions.
How to do a Bible Word Study in 4 steps
Bible word study in four steps and using free resources online. Doing a word study can help clarify meaning, deepen understanding, assist in memory recall, and delight our soul. A word study is useful in many ways.
What Is Spiritual Growth and How Do I Know that I Am Growing Spiritually?
Spiritual growth for a Christian is the phrase that we use to describe the changes that take place in us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Not some lofty ideal; it just means that as we are changed by God, that change is labelled spiritual growth. Evaluating spiritual growth is rather personal, but can take on several methods.
Session 12: Luke Chapters 23-24 Resurrection Faith (Part 2)
Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension are celebrated today. They are unique - he did it all for you - cancelling all that separates you from God. These chapters show us how it all came about under God’s sovereign hand.
Session 12: Luke Chapters 23-24 Resurrection Faith (Part 1)
The struggle of faith happened even to the disciples. Read Luke chapters 23-24 with us to see how Jesus addressed them and how he addresses our faith today.
Session 11: Luke Chapters 21-22 The End Comes Part 2
Jesus taught of the end times with encouragement for believers as well as warnings, always balanced. He focused on others and not himself even as his time was ending.
Session 11: Luke Chapters 21-22 The End Comes Part 1
We have moved to the last days, even hours, before Jesus’ death on the cross. Even in the end, he continues to teach his disciples and others he encounters. He continues to show how he values others even as his own trials increase.
Session 10: Luke Chapters 19-20 Jesus as King Part 2
Luke chapters 19-20 make it clear that Jesus is worthy of our trust. We have the account of Zacchaeus and his change of heart, parables of the kingdom and its people and demonstrations of Jesus’ competence in handling sticky situations.
Session 10: Luke Chapters 19-20 Jesus as King Part 1
Luke chapters 19-20 open the week of the crucifixion, the week of Jewish Passover. As Jesus’ time on earth drew near to the end, we see how our King Jesus rules and how his people are important to him.
Joy in anticipating Jesus’ coming - advent
At Christmas, we see in the nativity scenes all around us that Jesus came. We don’t see many reminders that Christ is coming again. This is what we must prepare for: his second coming. What joy the anticipation of his second coming brings! The joy of knowing that when he comes, we will be like him.