Present: The Gift of Grace, More than Salvation
The present that we receive when we grasp grace of salvation does so much more than saving. That grace works in us to grow us into the Christlike character that builds others up and gifts others with the Godliness that he has bestowed upon us.
Book Review: Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero is written mainly for churches and church leaders who are looking to address discipleship and move their members to maturity in Christ.
What does the Bible say about fear and Fearing the Lord?
God is worthy of all honor and glory, this is the awe that ‘fear of the Lord’ is referencing. We revere the Lord; we call him valuable and precious. Considering the parable from Matthew, we can see how the ‘fear of the Lord’ also drives out all fear.
Evaluating Church Bible Study or Curricula
This is just a quick overview of the process of selecting a curriculum for a church.
Present in the Chaos
Present has been about shutting out the noise and being there. The noise and busy-ness could easily set my schedule if I don’t make the choice to do what I do. God is of order.
Book Review: Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist takes a meaningful look at what living out God’s calling in our lives looks like, the balance that is required to fulfill all the various callings, in the author’s case that’s author, speaker, mom, wife, friend.
Envy – How I’m dealing with it biblically
Of itself, jealousy or envy are signals that we need to understand what is going on and how God would remind us to address it. They are just signals, not sin. They can become sinful when we dwell on them, and they begin to encompass discontentment and bitterness sets in.
4 Types of Online Bible Study
Online Bible studies vary by involvement and community development. What’s good and what’s not about them?
‘Present’ - 2023 Word of the Year
I’ll start with the basics of ‘PRESENT’ this month: define the word, see what the Bible has to say as an introduction, and then see what I can do to keep present as a focus through the year. This word has a few definitions, so I am keen to see how God unfolds it.
Book Review - Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin’s Path to God by Brennan Manning
In Ruthless Trust, Brennan Manning undertakes to believe in all that he has studied of God through the years. He tells of the glory of God, the love of God.
How to deal with regret biblically: 3 steps
Dealing with regret isn’t easy, but God can redeem them. We can regain possession of the losses or gain something greater for our disappointments by trusting in God to make the old new.
Christmas 2022: The Presence of the Lord
Christ is here. His came years ago and dwells in our hearts.
Book Review: Life without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23
Life without Lack has a lot of thoughts that challenge traditional thinking and push us beyond mere faith into a trusting relationship with God and therefore a life of security in knowing God’s all-sufficiency. 4/5 stars
Christianity is a thinking religion
The intersection of the mind and belief in Christ leads me to the conclusion that spiritual growth is all about becoming more Christlike in willingly choosing to do so. Choosing to know the Lord and love the Lord begins with acting on the knowledge we have from the Bible.
