Category Archives: Other voices

Quiet Faithfulness: Heard Loudly

Quiet Faithfulness: Heard Loudly
For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 2 Corinthians 2:15 I have come across a few saints that capture me by their quiet strength. Their holy aroma seems stronger by the confident calm that surrounds them. Derwin Gray said it well:…
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Hold Loosely: Things

Hold Loosely: Things
The move towards simplicity and minimalism is attractive. Material goods are not evil but our attitude towards them either draw us towards God or can pull us away. The Bible encourages us to hold loosely to the things He has put in our stewardship. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take…
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Saved from Sin …. And Sinning

Saved from Sin …. And Sinning
He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 Jesus came to save us from our sin. Francis Chan asks an interesting question. Are we looking to be saved from our sins – or only from the penalty of our sins? Jesus, in His grace and mercy, saves us from both. While we were still sinners, Christ died…
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The Dignity of Waiting

The Dignity of Waiting
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,    and therefore He exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice;    blessed are all those who wait for Him. Isaiah 30:18 We make much of waiting on God, mostly for answered prayers. He uses that season in our life to grow our faith, build strength, develop character…
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