“The struggles are not a mistake. They are tokens of redemptive love. Trials should not cause us to doubt the love of the King; they should convince us of it.†(pg. 94, War of Words)  Hard as it is sometimes, I am thankful for the struggles that God has allowed, as tokens of His redemptive love.  What are …
October 31st
Whether you “celebrate†(and please understand, I use that term very loosely!) Halloween, observe Reformation Day, or ignore it all together, I know that people have very different and very strong opinions about this day.  Growing up, Halloween was never a big deal. I am not, nor was I ever, much of a candy eater (dark chocolate excepted), so …
What do you believe about God?
“What you believe about God is the most important feature of your whole worldview. Look at it this way: of all the things you might ever study or reflect on, nothing could possibly be greater than God. So your view of Him automatically has more far-reaching ramifications than anything else in your belief system. What you think of God will …
Food for Thought
“We should allow no separation to grow up between the intellectual and ‘spiritual’ life of children; but should teach them that the divine Spirit has constant access to their spirits, and is their continual helper in all the interests, duties and joys of life.”  ~Charlotte Mason (as quoted in For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, pg. 64)
Conviction
“God never reveals our hearts to discourage us. Convicting us of sin is one of the most profound ways he demonstrates his love for us. He is committed to completing his work in us. He will not allow us to live with hearts that are enslaved. He works in every situation so that we would know the freedom his death purchased …