13 Times Jesus Amazed His Hearers in 2 Words or Less July 10, 2023 by: Lois Krogh Treasured Words, Many or Few That Jesus had many things to say while he lived on this earth and that his disciples came to understand the significance of his words is obvious by looking at the red letter…
GENTLE GRACE \”Rejoice in the Lord always…Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything…\” (Philippians 4:4-6a) Not long ago I noticed something in today\’s verse. Right between \”Rejoice in the Lord always\” and \”Do not be anxious about anything\” are two phrases that at first seem…
Why God’s Promises Are Important for Kids Too June 29, 2023by: William R. Osborne God With Us The struggles and complexities of life teach us through the years that we must rely on our heavenly Father. As adults, we have leaned upon the promises of God and found him to be faithful and true to…
Why Elisabeth Elliot Changed Her Beliefs about Finding God’s Will June 28, 2023 by: Lucy S. R. Austen Seeking God’s Will Of the many books Elisabeth Elliot wrote, her best-known is surely her first, Through Gates of Splendor. The 1957 multibiography is first and foremost a narrative of how five families came together to plan…
10 Things You Should Know about Sanctification June 27, 2023 by: Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. Our Identity in Christ A significant part of our identity in Christ is that we’re washed, renewed, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). Though work remains to…