Sanctification has a way of quietly changing what we enjoy. The things we did and said before the Lord softened our hearts toward Him slowly lose their appeal. Here’s how that happened for me, and a gentle challenge for you. There I Lay I can picture it clearly. Me, stretched out on the couch, remoteContinue reading “What I Used to Laugh Off: Sanctification and What We Let In”
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Anchored, Not Reinvented: Growing Nearer to Christ in 2026
The start of a new year always comes with a strange mix of hope and pressure. On one hand, the world tells us January 1 is a reset button — a clean slate, a chance to reinvent ourselves, a fresh start where all the hard things from last year politely stay behind. New planners, newContinue reading “Anchored, Not Reinvented: Growing Nearer to Christ in 2026”
Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church
When most people think of October 31, they picture costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins. But for Christians who hold fast to the authority of Scripture, this date marks something far more profound. Reformation Day reminds us of the moment God used ordinary men to call His church back to the truth of His Word, aContinue reading “Reformation Day: God’s Glory in Redeeming His Church”
Identity and Calling: Resting in What God Has Already Revealed
You Don’t Have to Find Your Identity. It’s Already Been Given I ran into an old acquaintance recently. One of those surprise, “Oh my goodness, it’s been forever!” moments. We did the usual catching up, and somewhere in the conversation, she mentioned she might be teaching a class at her church on identity and calling.Continue reading “Identity and Calling: Resting in What God Has Already Revealed”
Faithful in Friendship: God Knows Who We Need
Friendships have never been easy for me. Maybe you can relate. Sometimes I’ve longed for one of those friend groups you see in movies or, let’s be real, in those Instagram posts where a bunch of women are all laughing in unison while holding their matching coffee cups. You know the kind: they’re always together,Continue reading “Faithful in Friendship: God Knows Who We Need”