The words grow so familiar over time. Words like mercy, grace, peace, and joy. We hear the truths of God’s love, forgiveness, protection, and provision so often that they feel like ideas that will work out only in eternity, especially when they bump up against day-to-day realities that can be so harsh. We feel like […]
Tag: Holy Spirit
THE LIFE WE REALLY WANT
Conventional teaching tells us, as believers, that it is our job to serve Christ and fulfill our obligations to Him. Typically, the means to this end are taught to be practices called spiritual disciplines. These include Bible reading, prayer, giving, and serving (usually in the church setting). We are told that the more time and […]
DEEPER ROOTS
I have been guilty of collecting books on my Kindle, putting off reading them, and then getting sidetracked and forgetting all about them. Lately, I found a gem just waiting for me to rediscover it, and the timing was perfect. It’s another book by Andrew Murray (I highly recommend any book he authored!) titled “Spirit […]