When one church member suffers, the whole church suffers. Here, we’ll look at ways to respond when you know or suspect a brother or sister in Christ is hurting.
Tag: grace
A Closer Walk
At some point, we've all been reluctant to follow God's leading. We have plenty of other options, many of them appealing. So why, in the end, do we follow Him? And why in the world does He want to walk with us?
One Good Thing
With a little intentionality, I believe we can find joy in good things, satisfaction in God, and richness in sharing the goodness.
When God’s Timing Seems Terrible
In the face of loss, where and how can we find the providence of a loving, sovereign God?
When Our Best Isn’t Enough
The end of our capability doesn't have to be the end of our story. In fact, by the grace and power of God, it can be a beginning.
When the Bible Meets Disability
How we view disability and treat those who live with it matter. And, as with every other life topic or ethical question, our best guide is the Bible . . . All our best intentions and attempts at inclusion will miss the mark unless they grow from and by biblical truths.
A Love That’s Easily Pleased
When we truly, deeply love someone, we’re easily pleased with their gifts. They could give us a rock and we’d treasure it—because it’s from them. If their heart’s in it, our heart responds. I wondered: How pleased am I with what God gives me? What does that say about our relationship? And how does He respond to what I offer Him?
Coming Unburied
What do you do with the stuff that can't and won't stay buried, yet is still undeniably not what you wanted in your life?
Sharing Faith
God is our ultimate Source of faith. But often He provides it through other people.
Redeemed in Full
Have you ever questioned whether you're redeemable? Have you nourished hope for an abundant, meaningful life, only to see it decimated by your own sin or failure? Have you looked at the remains and felt sure that, even if something new were to sprout, nothing could ever bloom?
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