answering the call to restful living; with joy
“Living in the light means being honest about my sinfulness. My attitude towards sin matters for my fellowship with God and His people.” Yesterday’s sermon message perfectly concludes my study of “light” this month. The speaker reminded us of the importance of living what we say we believe. There is no point in denying our …
The early church is so inspiring. Oh, to live with such fervour and expectancy! There is a vast difference between being sealed by and being filled with the indwelling Holy Spirit. The former happens upon salvation and marks us as belonging to Christ. The later is an ongoing process as we decrease; as we continually …
To walk in truth means to walk according to His ways. God’s word is one of His gracious gifts. Where would we be without it? How would we know how to live in this world He created? The more I study it, the more I see that there is so much more to know and …
It’s that time of year again! No, not summer, although I love all the sunshine-y days. No, not Christmas either, but I like where your mind is at. I’m talking about Illustrated Faith Camp! Each year, Illustrated Faith and community “camp” out in a study over the months of June and July. Last year, we …
To walk in light means to walk in love. It means to live a life that puts the love of Jesus Christ on display. I’ve been thinking about the church lately and praying for many in the body. I see so many at odds with one another over non-doctrinal beliefs and personal preferences. But, I’m …
It’s one thing to want to do God’s will and another to truly want what He does. I spent some time recently reflecting on the heart’s posture in perseverance. Exhorting others as I do on here is an incredible blessing but has also felt like a burden during difficult times. Last week, I had to …