Romans 12:1 has captivated me recently. What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? It’s quite a revelatory, life-altering thought, really, when we really, really think about it. And it is everything: the sum of the Christian life in one phrase. The Lord God, Himself, showed us how by robing His eternal being in… Continue reading Living Sacrifice
To listen to the podcast version of this post, please click here. It’s hard to believe that summer is drawing to a close! My summer goals have mostly been achieved… (Get a more detailed update by listening to this podcast episode.) As per usual, I am really never totally satisfied with myself; I always thing… Continue reading The Inspiring Word: Psalm 119
(For the podcast version of this post, please click here.) On a particularly memorable lunch break many years ago while I was a young teacher, I found myself sitting in my car at a nearby park. I felt driven to get out of my school building to seek a time of prayer; I was feeling… Continue reading Planted and Prospering: Psalm 1
(To listen to the podcast version of this episode, click here.) In Part 1, we talked about the desire to grow in our faith, and the first three additions to our faith according to 2 Peter 1: virtue, knowledge and self-control. Faith is our foundation; coming to Christ and receiving salvation supernaturally is the starting… Continue reading It’s Time to Grow – Part 2
A Becoming Journey 