I am a believer in the salvation brought by the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe He is the only way to eternal life, that I can never be good enough or do enough to tip the scales in my favor. But I fail ... every. single. day. I rush through life missing the blessings of the small. I neglect the call to be still. I fail to reach out to those in need. I'm a sinner - a big one! - in desperate need of grace and mercy and forgiveness. I often think that if you could see inside my heart you ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 9} Standing Firm in One Spirit
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. Philippians 1:27-28, emphasis added Paul was writing to a church he dearly loved, admonishing them to stand firm ... [Read More]
Civil Assent in the Church
This is it, y’all! The last post what I’ve begun calling the “Be Polite!” series. If you missed any of this, check out the posts on being Courteously Reverent in our marriages and the four principles of Polite Parenting. This week, we’ve explored how being polite is a key component in the mutual submission Paul spoke of in our relationships with each other. Today, we’ll wrap it all up with a brief look at how this civil assent, being polite, MUST mark our lives within the body of Christ … ... [Read More]
