“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours.” (2 Peter 1:1) At the very opening of his second letter, the Apostle Peter introduces himself in a striking way: “Simon Peter, a servant and… Continue reading Who Am I? — 2 Peter 1:1-2
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Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls
Author Daniel Maritz. Photo courtesy Thomas Nelson PublishingWelling deep within our souls is the innate desire to be known. Whether it is to be respected near or far in our chosen vocation, or to provide an indelible, lasting impact on our families, our lives can be winnowed down to a singular pursuit: seeking the heart… Continue reading Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls
Unwelcome Titles — Grateful, yet Grieving
We use labels and titles frequently to describe people: my mechanic, my friend, my pastor, my co-worker. We refer to people we love by calling them son, daughter, sister, mother, father, husband, or wife. These titles identify what kind of relationship we have with someone. What about a title we don’t want to be identified… Continue reading Unwelcome Titles — Grateful, yet Grieving
DEVOTIONAL: Finding Identity in Christ (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) — Nicole O’Meara
Guest Post by Erica Baldwin Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Say that three times fast. It’s the name of the condition I carry deep in my genetic code and with it the daily burden threatening to deplete my joy and purpose. It’s a rare disease — one I often have to pronounce for new doctors or spell… Continue reading DEVOTIONAL: Finding Identity in Christ (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) — Nicole O’Meara