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Don’t Talk Rubbish: When Strong Language is Holy

When strong language is holy. The Apostle Paul swears.

The world loves us for accomplishments and social standing, but God’s love can’t be earned. The Apostle Paul has strong language for those who teach otherwise.

Don’t be a Dog: How to Receive Right Standing

The Apostle Paul’s core message: Right standing with God comes through faith alone. Paul calls those who disagree dirty dogs.

Embracing Yom Kippur: Humility, Grace, Gratitude

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NIV

On Yom Kippur, Jews mend relationships and confess their brokenness. Christians can find meaning in the intentional humility of this tradition.

Repentance: An Invitation to Return Home

Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is near. Matthew 3:2

I used to associate repentance with punishment and judgment. But in Rosh Hashanah repentance is an invitation to return home and recall who God says you are.

The Holy Spirit’s Role and Your Role in Progressive Transformation

We are made of stories. You are a witness

What follows the decision to release control & receive forgiveness? The Holy Spirit gets to work while we tell stories.

My Joyful Transformation: Weakness is My Strength

Find joy in weakness. Find strength in God.

We’re taught to be strong and self-sufficient, but Scripture teaches just the opposite. How can weakness lead to transformation?

5 Steps Toward Transformation: Balancing Effort and Openness

5 steps toward transformation

How are Christians transformed? What does that mean? How does “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” work? Dig in with me.

Unleash your best self: Monitor your mind’s consumption

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind Romans 12:2

The world bombards us with content that shapes our thinking. If we become what we think, let’s ask: What’s our mind’s diet? Are we becoming our best self?

How to Respond When God Interrupts

Ambulance outside home. A man plans his course but the Lord determines his steps Proverbs 16:9

Interruptions to our plans can be annoying! But what if the detour has a divinely appointed purpose? What does it mean to work with God rather than for Him?

Called to Serve: A Garden God-incidence

God is close to the brokenhearted

A God-incidence is a God orchestrated encounter that feels like serendipity. This God-incidence brought comfort to a brokenhearted woman. Only God.

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Each post is a brief scriptural thought that will grow as you let it take root in your thoughts.  If you have time, dig into one area of interest and plant a whole garden.
Each post is a brief scriptural thought that will grow as you let it take root in your thoughts. If you have time, dig into one area of interest and plant a whole garden.

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