Can our sinful anger truly be transformed into something God-honoring and good? David Powlison thinks it can—and lays out a thoughtful path to that end.
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Book Review: Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston Smith
A thoughtful exploration of the nature, role, and invitation our emotions offer in our journey of sanctification.
Book Review: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for An Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley
Contrary to what the world tells us, setting limits and habits in our lives is actually a powerful way to help us grow. This book shows why and how.
Book Review: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons
"...How we direct our eyes, minds, hearts, and hands in the everyday will determine whom we ultimately worship and what we ultimately become. ..."
Beyond Knowledge: Harvesting Wisdom from Books (New Series Intro)
Reading good books, starting with the Bible, is key to our growth in sanctification. An introduction to a new series for the fall featuring some books that have changed me.
Summary Post: The Ministry of Spiritual Motherhood
A summary post of the past series , with reflection questions to build your own ministry.
A Primer on Filling Your Home With Wisdom and Beauty
Every home can be beautiful when it is focused on honoring God and loving others. Questions to think about as you frame your home’s routines and fill it with the things that reflect your values.
Three Lessons to Teach Younger Moms
Three key lessons I have learned through motherhood that I’d pass on to the next generation of moms.
A Few Thoughts on a Sensitive Topic: Submission in Marriage
A quick look at the topic of submission in marriage plus some resources on walking through situations where abuse may be suspected.
How the Heat Reveals Our Hearts
Through the heat of our lives, God has good purposes: to reveal us our hearts. He does this through opening our eyes to see the thorns that show up, so we might know where we need to grow.
Transformation from the Heart: The 4 P's of Change
Change is possible: an introduction to the point, possibility, process and picture of change.
How to Make Changes: 3 Steps to Take
Doing a time audit and evaluating it can help pinpoint changes to make. Here’s three steps to help you start making a plan to move forward.
Do a Time Audit: Know Where You Are
Doing a time audit will help us with our intentions by giving us a clear picture of our habits and reminds us of our limits. It’s humbling, but also the starting point towards living out God’s Story.
Five Levels of Planning to Consider
Gospel-driven productivity requires that we both take into consideration the overall direction God is going plus our own unique contribution and situation. Here are some things to think about as we seek to design a life that is Gospel-driven and fruitful.
Saved By Grace: How It Makes a Difference Past, Present, and Future
TItus 2:11-14 tells us that the grace of God has appeared—and it has an impact not only on our past sins and future destiny but how we live today.
Spoiler Alert!: How Knowing the Ending Can Change Your Life
Generally, we like to avoid spoilers but if we want to live meaningful lives, this is one spoiler we will want to know.
Identity and Destiny Meet Time Management: A Look at Next Quarter
As we enter into a traditionally busy season in the midst of our busy lives, how does who we are, who we are becoming, and where God is going intersect as we plan our days? An introduction to a new series.
Summary Post: Studying, Living and Sharing God's Word
A summary post on how to do inductive Bible study for yourself.
How to Apply God's Word in Community
Bible study is not meant to be done in isolation. How our personal study can bear fruit as we speak and share it with one another.
Practicing Observation in Bible Study: A Look at Titus 2:3-5
Let’s apply what we discussed in the previous post to a passage and see what we can discover!