The Gift of Giving and the Generosity of God
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. For we are strangers before you and sojourners,…
Pain and Purpose: The Self-Evident Truths Revealed by Suffering
There are certain truths which humanity cannot escape; they are ‘self-evident.’ This means that they do not need proof; any reasonable person who thinks seriously about them must accept them. The most famous application of self-evident truths is found in…
Committing Your Work to the Lord (Thomas a Kempis)
“So whatever desirable scheme presents itself to you, you must be governed by humility and the fear of God as you work towards it; above all, you must commit it entirely to God, abandoning your own will, and saying, ‘Lord,…
Wisdom First: Building a Life of Spiritual Maturity
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” (Proverbs 4:7) The most elementary principle of wisdom is this: that she must be pursued above all else. There is nothing else that can take the…
Do Not Be Afraid
“But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.’” (Mark 5:36) In every area of life, God calls us to faith over fear. This may sound cliche, it may sound too…
Guest Post: Reading the Bible in a Year Is Not Just Reading the Bible in a Year
Note: Enjoy this guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger! Have you ever made a decision that was even wiser and more helpful than you realized at the time? Did you chart a course based on simple understanding and obedience, only to…
How I Study Books of the Bible
It’s my desire to be a lifelong student of God’s Word. As a Christian, this means that I should be continually meditating on God’s Word and applying it to my daily life. In addition, I have unique opportunities to teach…
Twelve Marks of a Slave
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” (1 Peter 2:16) What does it mean to live as a servant of God? The Greek word for a…
The Place that God Wants You to Be
“So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.” (1 Corinthians 7:24) Many Christians spend an inordinate amount of time wondering what God wants them to be doing. “Am I where I should be?” “Am I…
The Word that Sanctifies
I recently read from a well-meaning Christian blogger, who was writing on the topic of overthinking. This is how she ended the article: “I don’t have a miracle cure for overthinking…But if ever there was a cure, it would have…
