“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried, therefore, with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”... Continue Reading →
When the World Feels Like a Very Unsafe Place
Sometimes trauma, unexpected disappointments, or abuse cause us to question God's love or His sovereignty. The world can feel like a very unsafe place if we think that God is unloving or that He has lost control. When we are struggling with these sorts of feelings, we are experiencing the death-effects of sin and living... Continue Reading →
By His Wounds We Are Healed
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5-6 James 1:15b says, “…sin when it is fully grown brings forth death” (James 1:15b). Rape, abandonment, abortion, neglect, all forms of abuse, betrayal, and... Continue Reading →
Beth’s Testimony
The following account is a formal written statement primarily describing my post-conversion life. I wrote this as part of a church membership process. My goal in writing this was to share my faith in such a way that if this were a court document, and I were on trial for being a Christian - I... Continue Reading →
Question: How Can a 21st Century American Woman Take up Her Cross and Follow Jesus?
Answer: Boasting in Weakness Boasting in Weakness: Appropriating the Cross of Christ for Life is a blog that is dedicated to posting articles and media that can help the 21st century American woman practically take up the cross and follow Jesus in her daily life. In Mark 8: 34-38 we read, “And calling the crowd... Continue Reading →
