Part 2: Grace That Saves Don’t miss Part 1 here. “Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”(2 Timothy 2:10) The doctrine of election is often misunderstood, but perhaps no misunderstanding is more widespread or more heartbreaking thanContinue reading “Chosen by Grace (Part 2)”
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Worship in Spirit and Truth: Why Lyrics and Their Sources Matter
Worship is powerful. It shapes our hearts, aligns our affections, and teaches us theology, often more than we realize. The songs we sing in church don’t just stir our emotions; they leave a lasting imprint on what we believe about God. But what happens when those songs aren’t rooted in sound doctrine? What if theContinue reading “Worship in Spirit and Truth: Why Lyrics and Their Sources Matter”
Speaking the Truth in Love: What Are We to Speak to One Another?
This post is adapted from a message I shared at a recent women’s retreat. Our theme was Speak the Truth in Love, based on Ephesians 4:14-15. My focus was on the “truth” aspect of that charge. Little did I know that immediately after the retreat, I would have the opportunity to put what I sharedContinue reading “Speaking the Truth in Love: What Are We to Speak to One Another?”
The Gospel is Not the End. It’s the Beginning.
The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive.But the story doesn’t stop there.This is not the end. It’s the beginning. Too often, we treat Easter Sunday like the grand finale of the gospel story. But in reality, it’s more like the turning of a page. What Jesus began on the cross continues today through His Church,Continue reading “The Gospel is Not the End. It’s the Beginning.”
Reading Scripture in Context (Free Resource!)
I’ve noticed something lately—well, not lately. It really has been an ongoing issue, and I say it with a tender heart, not a critical one. More and more, I’m seeing scripture used out of context. Sometimes it’s to prove a point in a debate. Other times it’s to prop up an emotion or validate aContinue reading “Reading Scripture in Context (Free Resource!)”