Adoption – God’s Glorious “Plan A”: I just love this! Earthly adoption is a pale representation of course, a small shard of glass mirroring the great chasm God crossed to redeem his people. But we see a shadow of what the Almighty has done for us, as an adoptive parent says to an orphan, “ComeContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
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Why The Prosperity Gospel Produces Atheism…
The prosperity gospel is not just something out there. For those of us who know its destruction, its easy to believe that it lives in TV land with pastors raising money for jets and ministers selling holy water. But that’s not true. This huckster false gospel lies in the heart of all of us. And especially weContinue reading “Why The Prosperity Gospel Produces Atheism…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
The video edition! Speak To Persuade, Not Only To Rally: This is a great conversation between Russell Moore, Colin Hansen and Tim Keller about speaking to people you disagree with. It is humbling and challenging. Rosaria Butterfield On The Pro-Choice Mindset: I think it serves us well to truly seek to understand the other sideContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
O Come Thou Rod Of Jesse…
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. ~Isaiah 11:1-2 The generational family lines thatContinue reading “O Come Thou Rod Of Jesse…”
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Advent – Hope: For those of you who celebrate Advent at home, today is the first day of it. So tonight the kids will pull the first card from our Advent tower (pictured below) and we will read the scripture together. If you have no Advent traditions but would like to, the link above is aContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Are You A Celebrity Pastor Wannabe?: This! This! This! 10 ways to check yourself and see if this applies to you! The Most Overlooked Characteristic Of Who You Want To Marry: After 10 years of marriage I feel like we have barely scratched the surface of life suffering we will endure together. Yet I already knowContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
On Piles Of Sand And Eating Babies: Wow. This is a pointed post that’s purpose is to humble us civilised folk. Abused Foster Child Get’s Unexpected Hero: You may bawl. I sure did. But I really love this. I just wish more people like this man existed in the world. 7 Real-life Reasons Women’s BlogsContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
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Happy Birthday Jake: Reading this was very timely. It is a sweet post from father to son and it sure did resonate. “It has not been easy being your dad, but it has been great. Greatness never comes with ease. I am proud that you are my son.” Moralism Is Not The Gospel: This isContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Let Your Husband Love You: Marriage is on my mind. My grandma had a massive stroke and is now laying in what seems to be her death bed. We don’t know how much longer she has. While visiting her yesterday, I got to experience the most beautiful picture of God’s intention for marriage. My grandpaContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…
Get To Know Your Bible Translations: This is cute and true. God Called Them To Adopt. And Adopt. And Adopt: Oh I love this story. Its long but worth it and it made me well-up with happy tears. I am so glad people like this exist in the world. Spurgeon On Contentment: As the newContinue reading “Let Me Direct You Elsewhere…”
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