Clang! The Harsh Notes of Discipline
Dissonance is a musical term that means “lack of harmony among musical notes; a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements.” The dissonance in my life...
View ArticleKey Connections (January 5, 2018)
Beyond Resolutions: Habits of Grace for a New Year (David Mathis, Radical Blog) Cultivating wise habits is not our attempt to work for God’s acceptance, but to work out our salvation (Philippians...
View ArticleThe Reign of the King: Lean on This Promise
King David said to God, “I will build a house for you.” But God said to David, “No, I will build a house for you” (2 Samuel 7:11). God was not referring, of course, to a building of bricks and mortar,...
View ArticleChange of Plan: To Change Every Day
With January 1st behind us, we’re still thinking about our New Year resolutions. People bought shiny new planners hoping that this will finally be the year they are punctual and organized. Vows were...
View ArticleGod Never Slumbers or Sleeps
I recently came across a tweet by Matt Smethurst, Managing Editor of The Gospel Coalition, quoting Mary Crowley: “Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.” I...
View ArticleHow to Rejoice in Hope When Life is Hard
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12:12) In any walk of life, there will be times of great blessing and times of great difficulty. There will be times when you...
View ArticleBible Q&A: What Should I Do If I Am Doubting the Goodness of God?
Question: I think I’m a Christian. I prayed for forgiveness many times. I believe Jesus is the anointed Christ. I’ve repented from “evil,” turned toward Christ, and asked for the Holy Spirit. I...
View ArticleKey Connections (May 18, 2018)
The Secret to Finishing Well (Adam Ramsey, The Gospel Coalition) Jesus is not disillusioned with my insecurities or weaknesses, because he never had any illusions about me when he saved me in the first...
View ArticleKeep on Pedaling
The doctor said, “The child has severe hemophilia.” In the crib looking up at me with charming brown eyes lay a beautiful baby boy. A “severe” hemophiliac. My son. Emotions swirled. “Are you sure?” I...
View ArticleMomentary Afflictions That Last a Lifetime
“This affliction is light and momentary.” How do you say that to a young wife who just traumatically lost her husband? To a woman suffering through infertility? To the children who lost their father?...
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