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At 30 years old, I met my brother for the first time. My two sisters and I grew up in a loving home without any knowledge of another sibling. Then, one evening I received a call from my mom. She told me the story of getting pregnant at a young age and, years before I…
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace: Raising Children Who Love The Church “I recently tried to think back to consider some of the principles we found helpful as we raised children who actually wanted to go to church. Because I am a relentless and unashamed gleaner of the wisdom of others,…
He loved the Lord and walked in his ways. He was so devoted to serving the Lord and his people that when God asked him to make any wish, he didn’t ask for riches or long life. Instead, Solomon asked for wisdom from God to discern and lead his great people. Yet, we all know…
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace: Is it Time For Complementarians to Chance Their Mind? “The topic of women in church leadership is well worn by now. Ecclesiastes reminds us there’s nothing new under the sun (1:9), and that seems to apply to debates about women in the church. Yet sometimes…
He knew his time was up. The writing was on the wall and he didn’t have many options. Joab had murdered two men and supported a coup. David never held him accountable for his actions but instructed his son, Solomon, to put him to death (1 Kings 2:5-6). When Solomon took the throne, Joab knew…
A collection of links from around the web to encourage your growth in grace! Satan Wants You Alone This Sunday “When most of us think of going to church, we don’t consider what is happening behind the scenes. But understand this: Sunday morning is a spiritual-warfare battleground. Satan’s attacks aim at hindering faith (Luke 22:31–32)….
In the middle of my living room is a fireplace with a big Buck Stove. In the winter, this wood stove heats our entire house. Through the glass door, I watch the flames flicker as they engulf the logs and heat a pan of water that sits atop filled with oranges, cranberries, thyme, and cinnamon….
A collection of links to encourage your growth in grace: When Waiting Draws Us Near to God “Every silence reminds us that our true hope isn’t in the quick resolution of our circumstances but in the faithful presence of Jesus. One day, all our waiting will end when Christ returns to make all things new….
From the beginning, God commanded his people to “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth…” God created man in his image, and he desires that the earth would be full of his image bearers. Thus, it’s not a surprise when the forces of evil seek to cause death for as many people as possible….
Thank you so much for continuing to follow the blog! I pray God uses it to edify and equip you as you grow in grace. Here are the top ten most read articles from Growing in Grace this year: 10. The New Birth: 7 Evidences of Regeneration A newborn shows signs of life by crying,…