“God intends suffering to pry open our hands so we leg to of the things of this earth and hold more tightly to Jesus.” Paul David Tripp from Journey to the Cross Will you hold more tightly to Jesus in the midst of your suffering? Will you allow Him to use it in your life to draw you to Himself?…
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Have you read Psalm 119 lately? It’s the longest chapter in the Bible, so give yourself a little bit of time, but it’s worth it. It’s one of my favorite psalms. And there has never been a time we’ve needed it more. So many powerful reminders of why we need God’s Word so desperately in our own lives. Friends, no…
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I have had so many moments, especially in the last 12 months, of doubting my calling, my gifting, having regret over so many things. Wondering what exactly God was doing. I never once doubted the faithfulness or sovereignty of God. But, goodness, I have doubted myself. You may look at me and see some measure of success or a confidence…
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We are coming up on one of my favorite seasons of the year, the days leading up to Easter Sunday. This period of time in church history is called Lent. I do not attend a liturgical church but I have always loved this season so very much. It is a time to focus on the cross, on the life and…
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“Bear with one another…” “accepting one another…” “make allowance for one another’s faults…” “forgiving one another as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 Ugh. Well, you’re getting personal now, aren’t you, Paul?! 😂 Forgiveness and acceptance are so hard. Often the hardest thing we can ever do. But when we “put on love” forgiveness becomes evidence of the gospel at…
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