Experiencing the Grace of Christ in Everyday Life
Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith Author: Michael Reeves Pages: 135 Suggested Reading Level: Average / High School Reading Reflection: Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith informed my understanding of the Trinity and impacted me in a profound and personal way. The book did this by showing me that God... Continue Reading →
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” (NIV) As we experience more and more of the goodness of God in our relationship with Him, we become increasingly holy. For the kindness that we experience in our relationship with God produces in His children godly grief in our souls,... Continue Reading →
How can I escape my fear of man? Well, Witherspoon said, "It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man." So I started checking out resources on the fear of God- and I came across this 2 minute sermon clip from John Piper. In it, he explains what... Continue Reading →
“If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all." Isaiah 7:9 "We must endure in our faith; in our belief and our trust in God. For the Scripture says, “…My righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in Him” (Hebrews 10:38).... Continue Reading →
David Platt answers this question in full in this 4 minute and 42 second sermon clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRCdC6AltOM
“The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies” Nahum 1:2 "God does not take kindly to people who ignore Him; actually, He hates them (Psalm 5:5; 11:5). Ignoring God is a violent assault against the majesty... Continue Reading →
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13 "Personally, I cannot imagine... Continue Reading →
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1, NIV Have you ever noticed how when the Lord is teaching us something He providential ordains a thousand ways to communicate that same truth to us over and over again in our daily lives? For example, like when the Lord is teaching... Continue Reading →
God gave us a new hope, a new Spirit, a new heart, and a new life, but He did not give us a new past: He decided to leave our pasts with us for the time being. God did this because He gets more glory by transforming our pasts than erasing them. Taken from Walking... Continue Reading →
Born in 76, saved in 95, happily married since 96, moved from MA to TX in 97- did the reverse two years later. First child born in 99, second and third children (twins) born in 01, fourth child born in 03, fifth child born in 04- started homeschooling the same year. Moved from MA to NY in 05 and then moved again from NY to PA in 09- In all of it, totally feeling my weakness, absolutely embracing the cross, and in an amazing way experiencing the resurrection grace of God. So, I figured why not just boast in it? Hence, Boasting in Weakness: Appropriating the Cross of Christ for Life- 2014.
