The entire history of Protestantism is downstream of a goldsmith in Mainz figuring out how to cast identical pieces of lead type in less than a minute.
When we despair of ourselves, we repent of these self-justifying schemes and allow ourselves to be shaped by God, covered in Christ’s righteousness, and reborn with a new heart.
This is the first in a series of articles entitled “Getting Over Yourself for Lent.” We’ll have a new article every week of this Lenten Season.

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Christianity has never been about getting people to clam up and look the part. It’s about Christ calling sinners to himself.
They were righteous, but they were righteous because God declared it so. Just like us.
We are still so much closer to Peter in our flaws than his virtues, and Christ is still our rescue.
Should we have more victories over our sin? Probably. But can we be honest and admit that we don't have as many as we'd like?
Squander. What a great word. It so perfectly captures the pitfalls of backsliding in all areas of life. It's the utter self-ruination of good things.
I wish I was better at seeing the bigger picture. Or maybe, I wish I was simply better at seeing the larger scope of its beauty.
This is the God of the Holy Scriptures. He is the one who repeatedly saves, always preserving his people by providing rescue in situation after situation...
My past, littered about this tiny island, resurrects itself when I draw near, but it never does so alone. It is always accompanied by the Savior.
Sometimes, the bible bores me. Sometimes, I take scripture, grace, and Jesus lightly.
All I need to know about your spiritual condition, I can discover by watching you drive your car. What I’ve learned is that everyone is a lawbreaker, including me. It’s as simple as asking a few short questions about your driving habits...
How many of you Christians out there are barely holding it together? I know the inclination should be towards joy and hope, but for some of us, it's not.
I got your life application right here! First off, Happy New Year! It's 2019 and there's a sense of optimism floating about in the air.