By His Word “And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.’” —Exodus 20:1–2, NIV Most of us know what it feels like to receive instructions before we feel understood. Someone tells us what we should do, how we shouldContinue reading “Before God Says “You Shall,” He Says “You Are Mine””
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When Being Good Becomes a Burden
On Second Thought “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” —Philippians 3:2–3, ESV There is a kind of religious exhaustionContinue reading “When Being Good Becomes a Burden”
When Grace Writes God’s Law on the Heart
As the Day Begins I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8 Psalm 40:8 gives us a beautiful picture of obedience that has moved from duty into delight. David does not say, “I endure Your will,” or “I tolerate Your law.” He says, “I delightContinue reading “When Grace Writes God’s Law on the Heart”