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 - Matthew 6:1 August 17, 2019
Be careful not to do your "acts of righteousness" before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.—Matthew 6:1Thoughts on Today's Verse...Why do we do the things we do? What is the motivation for our behavior? It's so easy to fall into the trap of doing religious things so we will look good to […]
Verse of the Day - Matthew 9:13 August 16, 2019
But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.—Matthew 9:13Thoughts on Today's Verse...God is merciful. Yes, we do remember those blazing occasions when he was fed up and furious with the unrighteousness and rebellion of his people. But, we remember them precisely because they wer […]
Verse of the Day - Proverbs 11:25 August 15, 2019
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. —Proverbs 11:25Thoughts on Today's Verse...God is a giving and generous God. He longs for his children to be like him in this grace. Our place on earth is not to be hoarders or collectors of blessing, forgiveness, wealth, and opportunity. No, following the lead of our Eterna […]

“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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Massage Her To Orgasm
Some of you have no hope of ever doing this. So sorry. But some women who you would not expect will go for it, so don’t be too quick to discount asking her if she’d like to try. She strips down to a pair... The post Massage Her To Orgasm appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Friday Flashback: Die To Self And Live For Your Marriage
How do we go from the marriage we have to the one we want to have? We die. We die to our self and our desires and our direction and we learn to live for the marriage. Note I did not say to live... The post Friday Flashback: Die To Self And Live For Your Marriage appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Try To See The Future
I ran across an article that suggested a great way to deal with marital issues is to consider how you will feel about the issue a year from now. A few variations on this to consider: Will this even matter in a year? Will... The post Try To See The Future appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Self-Care: Her
Yesterday I urged you to do some self-care. Today I want to urge you to make sure your wife does the same for herself. Some men feel their wife does way too much self-care. This is probably true in some instances, but I doubt... The post Self-Care: Her appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband
Self-Care: You
I’ve seen a lot of blog posts telling women they need to engage in self-care. They need to do things that build them up, things that have no purpose other than relaxation or enjoyment. And I’m all for that. But what about men? Don’t... The post Self-Care: You appeared first on The Generous Husband.
The Generous Husband

The Lies We Believe: “God’s Love Must be Earned.”
“Diane,” I said, “why do you think you’ve never found your faith in God to be a source of comfort or joy?” “Would you if you always felt you were trying to measure up and never making it?” she challenged me. “No, I wouldn’t. You know, what you are describing is something a lot... The post The Lies We Believe: “God’s Love Must be Earned.” appeared first on […]
Chris Thurman
Jesus, I Need Your Grace
That Difficult Person Dear Jesus, I need Your help. Someone is making my life difficult. I have tried to be kind and patient — You know I have, Lord. But there have been times when I’ve lost my temper — You know that too. I’ve said unkind things and thought even worse things. Our relationship... The post Jesus, I Need Your Grace appeared first on FaithGatewa […]
Zondervan
You Are Free Session One: To Be Free
We compete, and we compare, and we strive, and we put terrible pressure on ourselves to “keep up.” But the good news is that we were not made to keep up. We were made to be free… to be who we already are. ~ Rebekah Lyons Introduction Country music superstar Garth Brooks and Christian recording... The post You Are Free Session One: To Be Free appeared first o […]
Rebekah Lyons
Pain Is a Microphone
There Will Be Blood Pain is a microphone. And the more it hurts, the louder you get. Suffering isn’t an obstacle to being used by God. It is an opportunity to be used like never before. This truth leaps off the pages of Scripture again and again and again. Joseph suffered for years as a... The post Pain Is a Microphone appeared first on FaithGateway.
Levi Lusko
Saved in a Jail Cell
Editor’s note: Casey Diaz was a violent gangbanger whose crimes had caught up to him landing not only in jail but in solitary confinement. Today, Casey can’t stop sharing his story of how God saw him, knew him, and never forgot him… even in a lonely prison cell. Today’s excerpt is from his new book, The... The post Saved in a Jail Cell appeared first on Fait […]
Casey Diaz

Am I Truly Born Again? Four Evidences That You Are New
We all know that everyone who claims to be a born-again Christian is not a genuine follower of Christ. A 2017 study by LifeWay Research discovered that 24% of Americans profess to be evangelical. A higher percent claim to be born again. But when pressed, only about 15% of Americans can affirm the most basic evangelical beliefs. This is not a new problem. Any […]
William Farley
Love Your Wife Like Jesus Loves Her: Ten Great Loves for Every Husband
Some days, you go to Bible study and your life is slowly but imperceptibly changed. Other days, you go to Bible study and something in God’s word changes the trajectory of the rest of your life. One spring day in 1998, as an 18-year-old college freshman, I understood marriage in a way I never had before. I had signed up for a Bible study taught by my college […]
Tim Counts
Has My Sexual Sin Made Me Unsavable?
Pastor John extends biblical counsel to those who struggle with sexual sin and worry that they may be beyond repentance.Listen Now
John Piper
Common Christian Myths About Happiness
Puritan preacher Thomas Brooks said, “God is the author of all true happiness; he is the donor of all true happiness. . . . He that hath him for his God, for his portion, is the only happy man in the world.” English evangelist John Wesley said, “When we first know Christ . . . then it is that happiness begins; happiness real, solid, substantial.” Happiness i […]
Randy Alcorn

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