Apologetics. While it can feel scary to harbor doubt, we can rest assured that all of our difficult questions have true answers- we just have to be brave enough to ask them and persistent enough to see them through. Whatever questions we may have- whether about the existence of God, the reliability of Scripture, orContinue reading “Doubt Wrestling, Part II”
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Doubt Wrestling, Part I
Though nobody likes to admit it, we all struggle with doubt in our walk with the Lord. We doubt His goodness and faithfulness, and we question if He will keep His promises. And sometimes, we may even doubt things like His existence, the reality of Jesus, and the reliability of His word. Often, these thingsContinue reading “Doubt Wrestling, Part I”
“Too” Wrestling
Like Goldilocks, we are people who live with ideals in our minds. We know how hot we like our showers and coffee, the number of hours of sleep we most prefer, and how toasty we like our toast. Typically, these types of everyday ideals don’t get us into trouble. But what about the ones thatContinue reading ““Too” Wrestling”
Dickens and Dostoevsky
While it’s a true saying that “comparison is the thief of joy,” I would argue that it steals even more than that. Its thievery also includes opportunities and vulnerability. But in order for this kind of malicious theft to take place, something must also be given. And what comparison gives is fear and inadequacy. WeContinue reading “Dickens and Dostoevsky”
Taming the Tea: Part V
Overcoming the Temptation to Gossip We’ve covered a lot of ground over the last 4 lessons! I pray you’ve been challenged, as well as encouraged, during our time together 🙂 However, I know the battle against gossip will be ongoing. There will be times we will be very tempted to engage in it! In thisContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part V”
Taming the Tea: Part IV
Set Apart to Set an Example In the last lesson we established that God has called us to use our words for the purpose of edifying others. Today, we’ll look at some passages of Scripture that encourage us to leave gossip and cling to gracious and uplifting words. This encouragement comes from understanding our trueContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part IV”
Taming the Tea: Part III
Godly Speech Today, I want to spend some time focusing on what the Bible says our speech should look like as Christ followers. While it’s important to understand what we’re not supposed to do (gossip!) it’s equally important to know what we are supposed to do! So grab your Bibles and let’s check out whatContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part III”
Taming the Tea: Part II
Why Do We Gossip? Yesterday we looked at the power of our words, why gossip is detestable to God, and the effects of gossip on our relationships. Today we turn our attention to the why of gossip. I briefly mentioned in the first lesson that women are attracted to gossip because we are relationally centered.Continue reading “Taming the Tea: Part II”
Taming the Tea: Part 1
Lesson #1: What’s the big deal about gossip? If you ask the average American whether or not they’re a good person, most would say yes. They would say they’re good because they try to be kind to others. Or, because they’ve never robbed a bank or murdered anyone. All good things, of course! However, doContinue reading “Taming the Tea: Part 1”
Biblical Blessing
The prosperity gospel has become quite popular in American Evangelical Christian culture. One doesn’t have to look far on social media or in book stores to see what I’m talking about. Sermons, quotes, and books that promise health, wealth, and beauty for followers of Jesus make for a good sale. It also kinda makes meContinue reading “Biblical Blessing”
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