Grace in the Bible, in Fellowship, and to Ourselves
Through the truth of the Bible, we see how to give grace to ourselves and to others. Because of Christ’s work on the cross, we were never on the hook. We are not responsible for saving ourselves. When we continue to ask God and others for forgiveness that has already been granted, we are trying to earn God’s grace and favor, which is not what the Bible teaches.
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control
We become trustworthy, faithful, gentle and self-controlled when we are building a right, growing relationship with God. True intimacy with God is not found in our feelings, works, or even by having the right theology. Rather, true intimacy is our deep affection and knowledge of Christ, practiced by our trust. The fruits of the spirit are a sign of that intimacy.
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Stewards vs Owners
As an American, Amy shares that she was raised to be self-sufficient. Like her, we often believe that our money is ours, our talents are ours and so on. However, the Bible does not teach ownership, but rather stewardship. If we see ourselves as stewards, we begin to understand that all that we have is not actually ours and we can use what we have to God’s glory.
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The Frustrating Cycle (And Why I Am Grateful For It)
One of our favorite stories in the Bible is the great story of Nehemiah. In it, we find drama, opposition, perseverance, success, and leadership (just to name a few). Most of the time, people focus only on the first several chapters. However, in this post, Keith shares with us why the frustrating cycle of Chapter Nine is worth our time and reflection as well.
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The Anatomy of Forgiveness
When someone treats us badly or we are hurt in relationships, we often find ourselves struggling to forgive. When we gain new insights about a person or situation, our feelings can change. Craig shares wisdom from the Bible, a wise book he read and his own life story in this post about forgiveness, and how we too can move past pain and into redemptive relationships.
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A Christian Approach to Elder Care
Elder care is an issue that has concerned mankind for ages. Is caring for the aged and aging a burden or a blessing? In case we are unsure what God thinks about this, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for trying to escape the burden of caring for their aging parents in Mark 7:10-13. In this post, Fred shares some tips for loving and caring for for the elderly in our lives.
