1. For Paul, the hope of the resurrection was the ultimate antidote whenever his circumstances tempted him to despair or to "lose heart."
  2. The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.
  3. One way or another, Rod always found a way to bring whatever story he was telling back to the gospel and God's grace in Christ.
  4. In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
  5. No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
  6. 1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day
  7. We do not choose our struggles, but there is One who has chosen to always be with us.
  8. His successes were not the result of his brilliance, might, and ability as an apostle. They were the result of the all-sufficient grace of God.
  9. We number our days not according to our timeframe but according to God’s work and his rhythms.
  10. The Holy Spirit isn’t so much the one you look at, as he is the one who turns you from looking at yourself and your sin to your Savior, Jesus.
  11. God wants his word of promise to be the only thing we bank on, the only thing we have confidence in.
  12. A father's struggle to pray for his child's healing is one of the most difficult experiences he can face.