Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Comfort
- Trusting God
- Faith
- Obedience
- Witnessing
- Christmas
- Purpose
- Hope
- Christlike Character
- Dependence
- Prayer
- Gratitude
- Salvation
- Joy
- Psalm 23
- Advent
- Bible Study
- Peace
- Surrender
- Focus
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Life in Christ
- Love
- Relationship with God
- Sanctification
- Culture
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- Patience
- Singleness
- Thanksgiving
- Waiting
- Contentment
- Forgiveness
- Provision
- Apologetics
- Burdens
- Discipleship
- Education
- Holy Spirit
- Perseverance
- Rest
- Revival
- Writing
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- Family
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- Words
Goodness Like a Fetter
It is easy to see God’s goodness in things we like and enjoy, but God’s goodness is also at work when we are restricted or limited.
The Deciever’s Mother
Jacob is often described as a deceiver, due to his part in tricking his father into giving him the blessing Isaac intended to give to Esau. But a careful reading of Genesis 27 will show that Jacob’s mother had a large part in deception.
How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
It is easy to talk about the fact that David encouraged himself in the Lord, but what exactly did that look like, and how can you and I encourage ourselves in the Lord?
Givens and Not Givens
Everyone deals with longings for things they don’t have, or with things in their lives they wish they didn’t have. What we do with these “givens” and “not givens” of life will determine whether we are miserable or peaceful and fulfilled.
But if Not
Have you ever wondered what true faith looks like? The account of the three Hebrews who stood for God even in the face of a fiery furnace inspires us to take some dramatic stand for God, but we often don’t notice one crucial phrase in their reply to the wicked king.
Be Still and Know
Ever struggle with the uncertainties of life? God knows we are prone to worry and fret over things we don’t understand or can’t control. Thankfully, He has given us exactly the instructions we need to know how to deal with life’s many uncertainties!
Faith: Fruit of the Spirit Part 8
The topic of faith is difficult to summarize in just one post, but here goes…
Goodness: Fruit of the Spirit Part 7
God is good. That’s a truth we find all over the Word of God. As Christians, we are to reflect that goodness. So what does that look like in our every day lives?
Works, Grace, and the Gospel
Before we launch into a study of the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, it is helpful to take a broader look at the book of Galatians and learn about the context of the passage.