The Gift We Learn to Live

By His Word “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” — Philippians 2:12 When a child receives a complicated gift, opening the package is only the beginning. The gift may belongContinue reading “The Gift We Learn to Live”

The Savior Who Never Changes

As the Day Ends “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.” — Philippians 2:7 As the day quietly comes to its close, we leave behind another collection of changing circumstances. Plans shifted, conversations unfolded differently than expected, emotions roseContinue reading “The Savior Who Never Changes”

When Burdens Become Bridges of Grace

On Second Thought “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 Every believer eventually discovers that faith does not remove burdens from life. Instead, faith changes how those burdens are carried. Psalm 55:22 offers one of the most comforting invitationsContinue reading “When Burdens Become Bridges of Grace”