Want to walk faithfully through your fears, sins, struggles and sufferings? A rich devotional from one of my favorite spiritual mentors.
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Search Me, O God! (Psalm 139)
Though I was familiar with parts of Psalm 139, I had not really studied it as a whole. What it was saying was far greater than I imagined.
When Suffering Turns to Sin (Psalm 73)
When we suffer, it is easy to blame others for our problems. But let's take a cue from Asaph, who honestly faced his own sinful response before God--and found a way out.
How the Gospel Changes Everything
There is only one way to real change: the gospel. How does it do that?
Summary Post: A Guide to Understanding Your Identity in Christ
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.
Challenging Our Assumptions About Suffering
How to think differently about four key assumptions about suffering.
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.
Jesus Loves Me This I Know?
How going down into our sin roots us in the surpassing-knowledge love of God.
Grow Up By Shrinking
Part of growing up means getting smaller. How does this irony work?
The Gift of Christmas
Being a mom of a disabled child hasn’t always been a gift. But Christmas reminds me of how Christ has come to minister to us in our own disability.
Five Things I'm Doing Differently Now I'm in My Fifties
Five lessons from five decades of living.
How is Your Garden Growing?
As spring is officially here, how are you doing weeding your garden from sin? This post explores key components to uprooting sin and replanting righteousness.
Decluttering Your Soul
We often carry loads Jesus did not intend for us to carry. Will you accept His invitation to shed these burdens?