On Second Thought “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” — Hebrews 4:14 We naturally want to believe that a useful life will develop along a straight and pleasant road. We imagine that God prepares peopleContinue reading “When the Wound Becomes a Place of Service”
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Walking Into the Presence Without Fear
On Second Thought “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16 There are many believers who sincerely love God yet still approach Him as though they are unwanted guests standing nervously at the edge of heaven’sContinue reading “Walking Into the Presence Without Fear”
Grace That Invites Us Closer
As the Day Begins “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16 There is something deeply comforting about the phrase “throne of grace.” A throne usually represents authority, power, and judgment. Yet in Hebrews 4:16, theContinue reading “Grace That Invites Us Closer”
Spinning Faith in Royal Places
On Second Thought Advent is a season of waiting, but it is not a season of retreat. As the Church leans into the quiet expectation of Christ’s coming, Scripture invites us not merely to pause, but to prepare our hearts with courage and attentiveness. In that light, the wisdom saying from Proverbs 30:28 feels unexpectedlyContinue reading “Spinning Faith in Royal Places”