Scripture

  • The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges – a Book Review

    The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges – a Book Review

    The late Jerry Bridges penned The Blessing of Humility before his death. In this wonderful little book, he details the beatitudes (Matt. 5:3–11) as a series of blessings that point us toward a pattern of humility in action. Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy in return for an honest review, and…

  • Honor Your Loved Ones – Happy Birthday Mom

    Honor Your Loved Ones – Happy Birthday Mom

    Today’s post is about honor and how to honor. You see, today is my mom’s birthday and I probably would have sent her flowers or given her a simple birthday gift if she were still with us. Sadly, she passed away last year and, as I reflect on her life, I am reminded of…

  • God’s Ordering of Our Lives to Prepare Us – 7 Posts

    God’s Ordering of Our Lives to Prepare Us – 7 Posts

    Wow. God’s ordering of our lives can be many things. Frightening, exciting, eventful, dull, bland, fun, and a host of other descriptors – but one stands out: everlasting. You see, this month’s topic in the A Year of Listening Up series at 1Glories has been quite interesting, challenging and insightful. I had really expected it…