A very good word on grace from Paul Tripp via the Desiring God blog:
So grace is a story and grace is a gift. It is God’s character and it is your only hope. Grace is a transforming tool and a state of relationship. Grace is a beautiful theology and a wonderful invitation. Grace is a [...]
This season of unemployment appears to have a horizon that we can now see. What an opportunity this has been for us to learn better the enormity of the grace of God in my life, my family, and the lives of those we touch on a regular basis. Sometimes, our Father takes things away from [...]
Read this very brief article in the China Daily Chinas official English language newspaper. Its the testimony of a university student who converted to Christianity.Now if youve been following China for any length of time you might be picking your jaw up off the floor. Get this: The official and highly controlled newspaper of the Communist [...]
Jon Bloom writes a great article on pride and self-interest using King David as an illustration.
We are never more vulnerable to sin than when we are successful, admired by others, and prosperous, as King David tragically discovered.
via Success Can Be Perilous :: Desiring God.
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Thank you to everyone who has expressed their concern and prayed for Tucker’s surgery and recovery. Dr. Dahl was pleased with the results of surgery and today was a tolerable day for our son. He had a few downs and some ups, but Carrie and I are both thankful for the Lord’s mercy and grace [...]
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In Jeff Myers latest latest newsletter, he makes some great points about engaging the next generation regarding truth. I encourage you to read the entire article here.
Trust God’s sovereignty. For most of my life I’ve been learning and growing in my faith, and much of this growth has involved honest wrestling with significant issues. [...]
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My lawn needs mowing again. It will get mowed today or tomorrow or in a day or two, but it will get mowed and then my lawn will be fine – for about a week or so. Then it needs to be mowed again. My lawn is not different from your lawn or from most [...]
I find it tough to say goodbye, especially to loved ones. I took my second oldest son to the airport this morning. As a guy, I was all focused in on the task at hand. Wake him up (he was out nearly all night), find out the weight on his two large bags to check, [...]
(via http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/resources/video/What-does-inerrancy-mean-Is-it-essential-to-Christian-belief/)
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Found this earlier today, some good thoughts…
While battling depression and thoughts of suicide, Shawn Craig was spoken to by the book of Deuteronomy where it says “God will never let you go”. God’s hand will hold you wherever you are or if you’ve “made your bed in hell”.
