Is Grace a licence to be Lazy ..

Is Grace a licence to be Lazy?

Penny in the Air: My Story of Becoming Affirming June 5, 2019
In my e-newsletter Field Notes, we have an “Ask Sarah” section where people can send in their questions to me and I try to answer them in future editions. Usually those questions are pretty simple and straightforward (i.e. what’s your... The post Penny in the Air: My Story of Becoming Affirming appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey' […]
Knit One, Purl Joy January 10, 2018
“Be the weirdo who dares to enjoy.” – Elizabeth Gilbert I’m a knitter. Yes, I mean actual knitting – yarn, needles, piles of knitting pattern books based on literary heroines, fibre strands clinging to my black clothes, first-name-basis with the... The post Knit One, Purl Joy appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey's critically acclai […]
Keep Not Quitting July 5, 2017
It’s been hard, oh, I know that. It’s been humbling and it has felt like nothing is working and it’s all uphill and you’re wondering why you even bother. It has felt like two steps-forward-one-step-back. It has reminded you over... The post Keep Not Quitting appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey's critically acclaimed new book, […]

Verse of the Day - Proverbs 20:1 October 21, 2019
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.—Proverbs 20:1Thoughts on Today's Verse...Rather than spending millions on ad campaigns filled with bright lights, leggy blondes, fast cars, and handsome young studs like the alcohol industry does, God plainly states the truth: We are unwise to be in bondage to anything that […]
Verse of the Day - 1 John 2:5-6 October 20, 2019
This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.—1 John 2:5-6Thoughts on Today's Verse...Do you want to know who walks with Jesus each day? Look for folks whose lives look like his! Do you want to walk with Jesus? Look at his life in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). See how he treated people; then do t […]
Verse of the Day - Zechariah 7:9-10 October 19, 2019
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other."—Zechariah 7:9-10Thoughts on Today's Verse...Do you want a clear, simple, straightforward word from the Lord today? That […]

“How the Reformation Rediscovered Happiness”

But the gospel “signifies merry, glad, and joyful tidings, that make a man’s heart glad, and make him sing, dance, and leap for joy.” For “since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” (Romans 5:1–2). And so, we can join with Tyndale and Luther as they laugh from the bottom of their hearts — as they rejoice in their righteousness.

What to believe, when Dad walks away!

God Loves You!
How do we paint accurate, biblical portraits of our Father’s goodness and faithfulness? When we’ve been the victim of sinful caricatures of fatherhood, we have a harder time seeing who God promises to be for us. The Bible articulates the truth we need ..

100 Things God Said About Healing – Bill Subritzky | HopeFaithPrayer

“One Hundred Healing Scriptures”

What would God say about anxieties

What would God say about anxieties !

Is Grace a licence to be Lazy ..

Is Grace a licence to be Lazy?

Kindness Everywhere ..

Magnet for Kindness “Like a magnet, we draw in what we constantly think about. If you are always thinking positive, happy, joyful thoughts you’re going to be a happy, positive, joyful person, and you will attract other happy, upbeat, positive people.” – Joel Osteen I spent the day practicing kindness, happy thoughts, and even […] via […]

God celebrates even when we don’t feel like it. — Allison Bown

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Snuggle
I’ve been recovering from surgery*, which means what I can do is limited and I also find my energy is limited. This means Lori and I are not doing many of the things we usually do as a couple. To try to offset that... The post Snuggle appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
It’s The Love
“Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.” [Proverbs 20:28 ESV] A king is a ruler. He’s in charge. He has power and might to enforce being in charge. And yet, we are told that his place... The post It’s The Love appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Light Up Your Sex Life
Most men would like to have sex under a spotlight so they could see every beautiful, sexy bit of their wife’s body. Most women have no desire for that. If your wife has body image issues (memo: your wife has body image issues!) she... The post Light Up Your Sex Life appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Friday Flashback: One Size Couple Advice Fit’s Few
In a comment I said, “I know what that line is for my marriage … but I also know our line is not one that would work or be healthy for every couple.” One-size-fits-all marriage advice is one of my big pet peeves, and... The post Friday Flashback: One Size Couple Advice Fit’s Few appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Does Your Marriage Need A Reboot?
I’ve known a few marriages that were so bad there was no fixing them. There were no tools or realisations that would save the couple. They were too far down the road to go back. Often in such marriages, the couple gets divorced, then... The post Does Your Marriage Need A Reboot? appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband

I Give Up OBS Week 3 — Giving In and Up
There’s nothing natural about surrender. And, there’s not one of us that in our flesh nature loves to give away the things that we consider to be ours… When it comes to surrender, it’s just plain hard. ~ Laura Story So that the world may know that I love the Father, I do exactly as... The post I Give Up OBS Week 3 — Giving In and Up appeared first on FaithGa […]
Laurie McClure
Dance in Thanks
David danced before the LORD with all his might. — 2 Samuel 6:14 Too often we are hesitant to dance, whether it’s dancing in the literal or figurative sense of the word. Perhaps that’s because much of our society’s dancing seeks to glorify the created rather than the One who created. But as Solomon so... The post Dance in Thanks appeared first on FaithGatewa […]
Zondervan
When to Walk Away: Follow Jesus’ Example
Jesus walked away from toxic people and let them walk away from Him. We can learn to follow His example. INTRODUCTION For the first fifteen years of their marriage they served the church in two dramatically different ways. Both David and Ginny had gifts for ministry, loved people, and felt honored to serve the same... The post When to Walk Away: Follow Jesus […]
Gary L. Thomas
Overcoming Anxiety with Peace
When Houston energy worker Shawn Baker was laid off in 2015, she opened a new business that quickly became a “smash hit.” It’s a place for angry, stressed – out, or anxiety – filled people to take out their frustrations on inanimate objects. Inside the building are four rooms lined with thick plywood, all stocked... The post Overcoming Anxiety with Peace app […]
David Jeremiah
The Reach of the Revival
I believe the world is upon the threshold of a great religious revival, and I pray that I may be allowed to help bring this about. I beseech all those who confess Christ to ask Him today, upon their knees, if He has not some work for them to do now. He will lead them... The post The Reach of the Revival appeared first on FaithGateway.
Wallace Henley

Should Stay-at-Home Moms Take a Day Off?
With all the demands on our time, how can young families pace themselves to run the marathon of life without burning out halfway through?Listen Now
John Piper
The Happiest Saints in History: Augustine, Calvin, Edwards, and You
In the last two thousand years, God has filled the history of his church with stories — of persecution and endurance, of sorrow and hope, of failure and repentance. The history of the church has been dramatic and epic. Perhaps the most important story of all, however, is the one about joy and glory. This is the story that underpins and frames the others, bec […]
Michael Reeves
‘I Shall Return’: General MacArthur and the Second Coming
On April 9, 1942, the United States surrendered Bataan to the Imperial Army of Japan in the very heart of the six bloody years of World War II. It was the largest surrender in American history — 75,000 troops — since the surrender that ended the Civil War eighty years earlier in 1865. On December 7, 1941, just hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Jap […]
Marshall Segal
Foundations of Christian Hedonism, Part 6: Is Joy Essential to Saving Faith?
If our faith in Jesus does not involve an enjoying of Jesus, it is not saving faith.Watch Now
John Piper

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