moment-by-moment trust {663-695}

Without trust in the good news of Jesus, without trust in the good news of God’s saving work even in this moment, without an active, moment-by-moment trust in the good news of an all-sovereign, all-good God, how can we claim to fully believe? Ann Voskamp, one thousand gifts, page 148 663. wishing we had another month of summer 664. HIS love for me is unfailing…

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rules without relationship = rebellion {post 2}

When I first heard these four words: rules without relationship = rebellion I immediately related them to parenting. And then as the phrase simmered in my mind, I thought how it also relates to our relationship with God. There’ve been many scholarly words and sermons preached on the differences between religion vs. relationship. Christianity vs. religion. Jews vs. Gentiles. Pharisees vs. Jesus. And on it…

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rules without relationship = rebellion

I heard something recently that’s resonated so strongly with me, I can’t seem to forget it. rules without relationship = rebellion I encourage you to join me over the next 3 days as I share my thoughts on these four simple words. Both as they relate to parenting, and religion. And on the third day, Friday, I’ll be finishing up on the ModSquad blog with…

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