We know we’re saved by grace through faith as believers, and we know scripture also teaches we’re called to live lives that strive towards and are growing in holiness. Let go and let God isn’t biblical. Jerry Bridges reminds us how the gospel deals with these two issues that seem to oppose each other. He reminds us to rely on God’s grace alone for our salvation and to strive by His grace to be holy. If we forget this truth, we will fall into one of two camps; self-righteousness ... continue reading...
EP 105: Practical Steps to Overcome Self Pity
I have been camping out in The Excellent Wife book, and I encourage you ladies if you haven’t read it in a bit to dust it off and bring it out again. It will bring your focus of marriage back to a biblical one. One of the chapters that surprised me that I gained much from was the one on loneliness. One statement Martha Peace made in the addendum on loneliness was shared from her friend, “being alone and lonely is not the same thing. If you are alone ... continue reading...
EP 76: 25 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Father's Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the men in your life any time of year from birthdays to holidays to just because you love them. You can listen to the podcast which has more information (20 minutes) or read the post (6 minutes) below. Listen to the Podcast below or Subscribe on Your Favorite App: Related Articles: Gleanings from the Life of Susannah ... continue reading...
Remembering to Thank God for His Blessings
We can be forgetful people and especially when it comes to giving thanks to the Lord. So many times, I ask the Lord for things in prayer and forget to give thanks when I receive them. I forget to give thanks to the things I didn't ask for, but the Lord knew I needed them and gave them to me out of His love for me. My heart can be so self-focused, and I forget to look and give credit and praise to the One I owe for all things. With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, our minds seem ... continue reading...
How to Preach the Gospel to Yourself
– Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Gospel. The Good News of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. As believers we know it, we remember it, and we celebrate it at Christmas and Easter, and we know we need to share the truth of the Gospel to the lost world around us. The question I want us to ponder is--how does the gospel ... continue reading...