When pursuing a future spouse, God’s guidelines for relationships are much different than the world’s—and that’s a good thing.
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Magnifying Glass
“Make his name great.” I’ve always been a little uncomfortable with this phrase, yet I don’t think it’s wrong. Let me explain. God’s name is already great by virtue of his character. In fact, he is the greatest being in all existence. We can’t add anything to him to make him greater than he alreadyContinue reading “Magnifying Glass”
Letters to My Children: Pure and Gracious Speech
Our words matter and have meaning; the Bible teaches us what kind of words we should and shouldn’t say.
Benefit for the Body
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16a) When we are trying to deepen a relationship with someone, what do we do? We talk to them. How does God talk to us? Through his Word. “Long ago, at many times and in manyContinue reading “Benefit for the Body”
Exposing the Darkness
When things sit in the darkness, they fester and grow. Have you ever found that one food item you forgot about in your pantry and let sit there for months, only to pull it out and discover it had gone rotten? Or how about sticking your hand down the couch cushion to look for somethingContinue reading “Exposing the Darkness”
Letters to My Children: Old-Fashioned Advice
Parents’ advice may be seen as “old fashioned,” but advice rooted in the Word brings blessing and life.
Advent: Peace
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be greatto the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:4–5) The prophet Micah spoke of a great shepherd who wouldContinue reading “Advent: Peace”
Flashback Friday – Advent: Peace
Reflect on the peace of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the fourth Sunday of Advent.
Advent: Joy
For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. (Nehemiah 8:9b) The people sat in darkness—defeated, exiled, and in despair. Even when the Israelites were able to return to their homeland, the weight of their sin was too much to bear. They heard God’s law read aloud, but instead of itContinue reading “Advent: Joy”
Flashback Friday – Advent: Joy
Reflect on the joy of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the third Sunday of Advent.
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