I've been reading through Phillip Keller's books - A Shepherd Looks At The 23rd Psalm, and right now I'm on A Shepherd Looks At the Good Shepherd. W. Phillip Keller was the son of missionary parents, and an East African shepherd around the 1950's-60's. In his books, he shares his first hand experience with sheep… Continue reading Seven Fresh Attitudes for the Christ Follower – Phillip Keller
Category: Encouragement
“Redeeming the Time”- Biblical Truths on Time Management
In a women’s bible study at our church, we’ve been looking at the area of time management. As I began looking at what God’s Word says about this area, the first three verses I came across were very insightful: "See then that you walk, circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because… Continue reading “Redeeming the Time”- Biblical Truths on Time Management
Wisdom from Titus2 Women to Single Girls, Part 2
"The older women likewise, that they be...teachers of good things - that they admonish the young women." -Titus 2 I am so excited to be sharing part two of this two-part blog post with you all!! Awhile back, I had the idea to approach some Christian women who were older than myself to ask them… Continue reading Wisdom from Titus2 Women to Single Girls, Part 2
Wisdom from Titus2 Women to Single Girls, Part 1
"The older women likewise, that they be...teachers of good things - that they admonish the young women." -Titus 2 I am super excited to be sharing this two-part blog post with you all!! Awhile back, I had the idea to approach some Christian women who were older than myself to ask them this question: "What… Continue reading Wisdom from Titus2 Women to Single Girls, Part 1
The “Cast Down” Sheep
I recently started reading a new book titled: “A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm” by Phillip Keller, and it’s been spectacular! It's been really neat to see all of the similarities he points out between sheep and people. With quite a few of the similarities, my first thought was, "Okay, I feel slightly offended."… Continue reading The “Cast Down” Sheep
Yahweh – The Unchanging “I AM”
I was listening to a very encouraging podcast recently on the different names of God. (You can listen to it here or search for the Daily Thunder podcast on the podcast app. I highly recommend it!!) In this particular episode, the teacher was looking at the personal name of God - Yahweh. It was the… Continue reading Yahweh – The Unchanging “I AM”
Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Conclusion
Charles Spurgeon's powerful conclusion here in talking about the throne of grace left me saying, "Wow!" a few times. Reading through Spurgeon's teachings on The Power of Prayer in a Believer's Life has really revived my prayer life, and has caused me to want to come before my Heavenly Father's throne of grace more often… Continue reading Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Conclusion
Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 6
The throne of grace is to be approached with: ~ Deepest Sincerity ~ “If prayer is coming before the throne of God, it should always be conducted with the deepest sincerity and in the spirit that makes everything real. If you are disloyal enough to despise the King, for your own sake, do not mock… Continue reading Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 6
Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 5
The throne of grace is to be approached with: ~ Unstaggering Confidence ~ “The right spirit in which to approach the throne of grace is that of unstaggering confidence. Who shall doubt the King? Shame on us if we are unbelieving before the throne of the King of heaven and earth. With our God before… Continue reading Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 5
Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 4
The throne of grace is to be approached with: ~ Enlarged Expectations ~ “If it is a throne, it should be approached with enlarged expectations. We do not come, as it were, in prayer only to where God dispenses His favors to the poor or to the backdoor of the house of mercy to receive… Continue reading Spurgeon Quotes – The Throne of Grace, Part 4
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