We are spending the next several weeks at church in the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's not been a book I have studied in depth before and even in the first week's intro sermon, I realized just what I've missed! 1 Thessalonians Sermon Series 1 Thessalonians is probably the earliest of Paul's letters, dated apx… Continue reading Diving in to Thessalonians
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Pilgrim’s Battle with Apollyon
Have you ever read Pilgrim's Promise by John Bunyan? You really should! It's an amazing allegory of the Christian journey through life, with all the gritty moments that happen while journeying through this life. John Bunyan lived many of those harsh moments and was imprisoned for years for faithfully preaching the Word of God. It's… Continue reading Pilgrim’s Battle with Apollyon
The Inspired Word of God
I have been following, reading, and being encouraged by Faith is My Guide for years. Her photos, verses, and quotes always lead to a time of reflection for me. This one is no different. Often you will run into people who claim that Scripture contradicts itself. You may be one of those people yourself, one… Continue reading The Inspired Word of God
Imputed vs. Infused Grace
I am currently taking a Systematic Theology course where I must interact with questions each week. A few weeks ago I was asked that is the difference between imputed grace and infused grace? These words sounds fairly similar, but the meaning behind the words and the grace they impart are vastly different! You walk… Continue reading Imputed vs. Infused Grace
The Creator or Creation?
Because I don't have enough going on in my life in general...(yes, take a moment to snicker, my family does), I am attempting to finish my Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies. Eventually I hope to have my Master's in Biblical Counselling so that I can team up with my husband in our church with counseling. Someday,… Continue reading The Creator or Creation?
Weaning From ‘Egypt’ is Painful
Friend,Some of you know me quite well, others of you less so. I’ve been quite busy today counseling distraught conservatives and the occasional gloating liberal and as a result I have not yet had the ability to read what bloggers and pundits have to say about the results of the election. Regardless, I presently find… Continue reading Weaning From ‘Egypt’ is Painful
The Days are Fleeting
Doesn't time just seem to fly. We have been in Alaska now for almost two months. Even though I remember driving across the country with 5 kids in the van, living in 'box land' and attempting to figure out where everything was going to go...those memories are fading fast. So many times I just let… Continue reading The Days are Fleeting