Though Spiritual, Christian growth and maturity are now magical occurrences; they are product of time, diligent use of the means provided by God, and desire for growth. Enabling others to be aware of the effort and commitment of Christian growth encourages them to follow the walk the same course. Kristin Pichura reflects on the visible …
The aspects of church life that we think lack polish or strength can be the ways that God most clearly displays the work of Jesus within us, corporately and individually. From Jared Wilson: Brothers and sisters, we are a part of a kingdom that will demolish all pretenders and will fulfill in furious fashion the …
Vaneetha Rendall Risner has experienced loss and abandonment, which means her words about her experience of observing Christmas while heart-broken come from a place of personal experience and self-reflection. She writes at Desiring God: Yet for those who have experienced loss, the holidays often bring a sense of dread. I remember the cloud that hung …
I know a few folk who are having some bad days. Time will tell if they’re the worst days of their lives. I would hope they’d be spared too many that are worse. This poem from Connor Gwin resonates with their experience. Sit down (or fall down). Anywhere will do. Wherever you are, stop. Breathe. …
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