10 Blessings of God
God longs to bless his people. Susan Barnes shares real-life stories and practical insights that are grounded in Scripture to develop a better understanding of his desire to bless.
Podcast: Psalm 10:13
For the Christian, this isn’t to determine whether or not we will go to heaven, because Jesus has already paid our debt and achieved salvation for us. For the Christian, the judgement seat is about determining rewards.
Book Review : Choosing to See
Mary Beth begins her story with the day her adopted 5-year-old daughter, Maria, died as a result of a car accident where her son, Will, drove the car. She then provides some background about herself and her husband, Steven, before launching into a more detailed account of her life.
Podcast: Psalm 9:9-10
Our God is both a shelter and a refuge. In 1719, Isaac Watts wrote the hymn, O God, Our Help in Ages Past and describes God as a shelter from the storms of life
I am a new creation
God knew we would struggle with this idea because we mostly don’t feel like new people. Our old habits seem to stick with us, even after we have been Christians for years. Yet God sees us as new creations and has given us many ways to think about ourselves in this way.
Podcast : God Wants Me To Rest
God Wants Me To Rest. Three-year-olds are too busy to take naps. I learned this indisputable fact after becoming a parent. “I’m not tired, and I’m not grumpy,” my child would insist in a tone that made it perfectly clear it would be ridiculous to think otherwise.
Goodreads Book Giveaway – 10 Things
It’s free to enter, but it’s only available to US residents. There are 100 Kindle copies available. After entries close on 31st August, Goodreads will randomly select 100 lucky entrants. If you’re not already a Goodreads member, it’s free to sign up.
Podcast: Psalm 8:6-8
There’s a balance between destroying resources that are irreplaceable and idolising creation. On the one hand, we know that unique animal species are becoming extinct because humans are destroying their habitats for excessive financial gain. On the other hand, some are treating animals with more value than children who are being neglected and abused
I am not forgotten
Sometimes we do feel forgotten. Even David, a man after God’s own heart, wrote, “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day?” (Psalm 13:1-2).
