Understanding who we are in Christ provides us the motivation and impetus to walk faithfully with Him. This summary of resources consolidates the past quarters’ topics and teaching.
Humble Help: How to Help Sinners Grow as Saints
Because God has so graciously rescued us out of our sin, we can, in gratitude, serve others by helping them towards Him as they struggle with their sins.
Drop by Drop: How God Changes Us
The process of change is a slow one, but over time, little drops can carve deep transformation.
Inviting God In: The Beginning of Change
Contrary to popular culture, the beginning of change does not begin with self-help. God has another solution entirely. Will you take it?
Overcoming Sin: Understanding the Battle of Our Lives
Our greatest enemy is the sin within us. Understanding what it is helps us to engage in the battle against it—with the power made available by God through Christ and with hope in His resurrection.
How to Speak to Someone Who is Suffering
There is a time to speak and offer help to those who suffer. Tips on how to wade wisely and carefully in the waters of suffering with another.
Before You Speak to Someone Who is Suffering
Sometimes we end up hurting others more when they need comfort. Some thoughts on preparing to be more helpful than harmful when the opportunities arises.
Our Responsibility in Suffering
Five things we can do when we face suffering.
Three Truths About God We Need to Remember in Our Suffering
Our beliefs impact our perceptions, which impact the way we live in response to our sufferings. Here are three truths about God we need to remember so that we see and live rightly when life is hard.
Challenging Our Assumptions About Suffering
How to think differently about four key assumptions about suffering.
Helping One Another Grow as Saints
Not only are we called to be saints, we are called to be saints together. How do we help one another towards this identity?
Growing Into Our Sainthood
How do we grow up into our identity as saints?
Thinking Rightly About Our Sainthood
Are we still saints if we don’t live like one? How does thinking rightly about being saints differ from all this positive mindset thinking today? We’ll explore these questions in this post.
No Longer Orphans: What It Means to Be a Saint
Six truths to remember when we are tempted to still live like we are orphans.
Where Are Your Feet Pointed?
One thing I’ve learned: it doesn’t matter how many steps you take if your feet are pointed in the wrong direction. You still won’t get to your destination. A reflection on God’s faithfulness in my own life and where he’s taking me now.
Stuck in Life's Desert--Three Lessons to Remember in the Wilderness
Three lessons to remember when suffering leaves your soul parched and dry.
Only a Shadow: Three Ways to Live in the Now and Not Yet
God’s blessings here are just a taste of even greater things to come. How do we enjoy these blessings as they are meant to be enjoyed?
Are You a Control Freak?
A quick overview on the issue of control—and how to start relinquishing it to the only One who deserves to hold it.
Trusting a Mysterious God: A Musical Meditation
When storms in your life hit, how do you respond? Let this musical meditation help you navigate through it with the Lord.
What's Your Story?
We all live life according to a script. Who’s writing your story and how does it change how you live?