Book recommendation posts are my favorites and I'm sharing some of my top reads from this past year. I didn't seem to read as much as in past years but did spend a lot of time camping in the Sermon on the Mount resources for the series at the podcast. Martyn Lloyd Jones has become my new best friend. We have a book club in The Homemaking Matters Community and this has been a help to me in thinking a bit more deeply about the books I'm reading and noting my takeaways from them. I've ... continue reading...
EP 116: Dealing with Controversy as a Christian
As Christians who live in a world that denies absolute truth, we are going to run into controversy. Controversy is an area we need to learn to deal with in a God-honoring way when there are issues inside and outside our churches that need to be addressed. Listen Below to the Bitesize Episode Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App On Controversy by John Newton Dustin Benge Twitter Account Video: Dealing with Controversy as a Christian How do we know ... continue reading...
EP 95: Developing a Daily Bible Reading Habit
We're getting ready to turn the calendar and on most of our lists or resolutions is to start a daily Bible reading habit. Daily time in the Word is a good thing. Sitting with Jesus daily to hear from Him through His Word and speak to Him through prayer is the best way to start each day. Listen to the Podcast Below or Subscribe on Your Favorite App: Related Resources: Ligonier Bible Reading Plan List 5 Day Bible Reading Plan Chronological Plan from Blue Letter ... continue reading...
EP 81: Elisabeth Elliot on Hints for a Quiet Time
As Christians, we all desire to grow more and more into the image of Jesus. We want to "keep killing sin", we want to "love others as we love ourselves" and mostly we want to know and love Jesus more because all those other good things will follow if that is our first pursuit. You can read the post below in (6 minutes) or listen in to the podcast (18 minutes) where I share more content. Listen to the Podcast Below or Subscribe on Your Favorite App: Related ... continue reading...
Journaling Tips from Elisabeth Elliot
Journaling is often viewed as just a way to remember or keep track of life's events. Many people who aren't Christians keep a journal. One of the reasons as a Christian, that I've been thankful to keep spiritual journals (consistently at times and inconsistently at times) is that it has helped me to see God's grace and mercy at work in my life over the years of walking with Him. My journaling time helps me to discern my motives and bring about sin that I need to confess to the Lord ... continue reading...