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My Favourite Books of 2018 – and my family’s favourites, too December 5, 2018
Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved) by Kate C. Bowler – One of my most beloved books this year. Kate’s story is as powerful as her writing and that is saying something. A Light So Lovely: The... The post My Favourite Books of 2018 – and my family’s favourites, too appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey's crit […]
Sarah Bessey’s 2018 Christmas Gift Guide to Empower! November 22, 2018
It’s not even Advent so I know I’m taking my life in my hands when I wish all of you, including the liturgical purists, a Merry Christmas but… my friends and dear readers: MERRY CHRISTMAS! I am so happy to present... The post Sarah Bessey’s 2018 Christmas Gift Guide to Empower! appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey's critically acc […]
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I thought I’d mention here that in lieu of blogging, I’ve taken to devoting my time to the creation of Field Notes, my monthly e-newsletter. I think you’d like it. Each month on the 20th, subscribers receive a personal not-available-anywhere-else exclusive essay from... The post appeared first on Sarah Bessey. And check out Sarah Bessey's critically acc […]

“It might not look like it, but the Resistance is winning”: An excerpt from “Inspired” June 19, 2018
In light of recent news, it seems appropriate to share this excerpt from Chapter 5, “Resistance Stories,” in Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking On Water, and Loving the Bible Again:The Bible teems with monsters.From the sea dragon Leviathan, with its fearful scales and claws, to the rumbling Behemoth with brasslike bones and cedar-strong tail, to the mysterio […]
"If Love Can Look Like Genocide, Then Love Can Look Like Anything": An Excerpt from "Inspired" June 14, 2018
From Chapter 3: “War Stories” in Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking On Water, and Loving the Bible Again: “…The question of God’s character haunted every scene and every act and every drama of the Bible. It wasn’t just the story of Noah’s flood or Joshua’s conquests that unsettled me. The book of Judges recounts several horrific war stories in which women’s […]
8 Things I Want You to Know About “Inspired” June 12, 2018
This week marks the official release of my new book, Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again. You can pick it up at a local bookstore or order online, but before you do, there are a few things you should know:1. It’s a little weird. One chapter includes a sonnet I wrote to the beast of Revelation 13. Another features an origin […]

Verse of the Day - Matthew 2:4-6 December 13, 2018
When King Herod had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you wil […]
Verse of the Day - Galatians 4:4-5 December 12, 2018
When the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.—Galatians 4:4-5Thoughts on Today's Verse...God waited till history reached his appointed time and sent Jesus. Just the right time — Roman rule, Jewish subordination, good roads, freedom, a degree of safety, a common trading lan […]
Verse of the Day - Isaiah 7:14 December 11, 2018
The Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.—Isaiah 7:14Thoughts on Today's Verse...God is interested in us personally. So much so, that he personally gives us this sign. Because of Matthew's explanation of the meaning of the name Immanuel, we know what that sign was […]

Luke 2:1-7 December 13, 2018
Today’s Scripture: Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered [in a census]. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to register for the census, each to his own city. So Joseph also went up from […] The post Luke […]
Luke 1:67-80 December 12, 2018
Today’s Scripture: Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying, “Blessed (praised, glorified) be the Lord, the God of Israel, Because He has visited us and brought redemption to His people, And He has raised up a [l]horn of salvation [a mighty and valiant Savior] for us In […] The post Luke 1:67-80 […]
When We Neglect the Millstone We Cast Stones at Survivors December 11, 2018
“Ministries that cover up sexual abuse are not ministries at all. Their silence allows evil to thrive. They do not represent Jesus.” I posted this quote recently, and I received many positive comments. But one of the comments put a burr in my saddle. The person wrote: “Correct , but we are not to be […] The post When We Neglect the Millstone We Cast Stones a […]

“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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Sharing Holy Christmas Joy
A Legacy of Joy The memory of one who lived with integrity brings joy. — Proverbs 10:7 VOICE We’re in that season when families travel great distances to reconnect, share long conversations, eat meals, carry out traditions, and reminisce about relatives that the little ones never got to meet. Maybe your grandfather passed away years... The post Sharing Holy […]
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Gifts and Wrapping
What Gifts Say And when [the wise men] had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.  And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11 Church Christmas pageants always feature three wise men bearing... The post Gifts and Wrapping app […]
David Jeremiah
Christmas Lights
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. — Matthew 5:14 No one loves Christmas more than my dad. My parents had a way of making it magical every year, and a huge part of that experience was the decorating. There was only one kind of Christmas... The post Christmas Lights appeared first on FaithGateway.
Thomas Nelson
Four Ways Families Can Keep Christ In Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Christmas season is here! Everywhere we turn, the sights, sounds, and wonders of Christmas surround us ready to captivate our family’s hearts. Have you noticed as you drive around town how your children’s eyes fill with wonder as they gaze at the spectacularly lit... The post Four Ways Families Can Keep Christ […]
Ramona Vincent
Men Need Mentors
Editor’s note: Every year, the Heisman Trophy is awarded to the best player in college football. Over the weekend, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray took home the prestigious award for the 2018 season. Back in 1987, it was Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown who won the Heisman. In this excerpt from his book... The post Men Need Mentors appeared first on […]
Tim Brown

Intimacy with God Is the Main Thing: Letter to My 30-Year-Old Self
I wish I’d known sooner that intimacy with God is more important than my sense of “calling” from God. That when he calls us to wait, he is drawing us closer to himself. My younger self would’ve embraced my season of waiting, rather than let it frustrate her, if she had made intimacy with God the main thing. I remember that young woman well. Thirty and pregna […]
Kim Cash Tate
Why Do We Give Christmas Gifts?
Gift giving, done rightly, doesn’t distract from the meaning of Christmas. Pastor John puts Christmas gifts in biblical context.Listen Now
John Piper
Your Top Ten Questions About Christmas
Christmas is about good news of great joy: The Savior of the world has come. Heaven has invaded earth. Light has dawned in our darkness.Read Now
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John 3:16: Nine Promises About Eternal Life
Every temptation rendered powerless, every sickness eradicated, every tear banished — this is only the start of what eternity with God will be like.Watch Now
John Piper

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Are you in a flourishing church? How do you know when you've found one? December 5, 2018
Dr. Joel Thiessen studies religion and culture in Canada. He is Professor of Sociology & Director of Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary. Joel joins us in this podcast for a conversation about what exactly makes a church flourish. And what does that mean anyway? Especially in today’s Canada when so many churches are strug […]
Six Takeaways from The Future of Evangelicalism in America November 30, 2018
Read the entire article at: https://www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Communications/Dispatches-from-Brian-Stiller/May-2018/Six-Takeaways-from-The-Future-of-Evangelicalism-in At an April 2018 meeting near Chicago, fifty Evangelical leaders of various ministries, ethnicities and churches explored the theme: The Future of Evangelicalism in America. The conveners ma […]

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