Salvation is a dynamic thing that changes us. It is a free gift, unconditional, but it shouldn't just sit unexplored in our lives like an unopened present. No, we're to work it out and let it shape our lives and mould us after Christ's example. God is working in us, but we have our part to play too, and the end goal is effectively contributing to God's good purpose.
Integrity
Integrity = Consistency of Character
Integrity = Consistency of Character. I’ve written previously about integrity and I think it deserves more than one blog-post. I think integrity deserves more than a passing mention or an isolated conversation here and there. It’s an important concept to me, which is why I keep returning to it. It’s something that I aim for … Continue reading Integrity = Consistency of Character
Proverbial Wisdom 1: Relying on God
Proverbial Wisdom 1: Relying on God The Book of Proverbs is great. There’s so much wisdom of God here. I recently re-read it because my church (C3) was doing a teaching series on it. What started as plans for a single blog-post of highlights actually grew in the writing into a mini-series of 4 blog-posts. … Continue reading Proverbial Wisdom 1: Relying on God
Reflections on Genesis
Well, I have finally finished my series of blog-posts on Genesis. It only took me two years! I hope you’ve enjoyed the series and managed to read most of them. If there’s any you missed, this post will be like a kind of summary and index, looking back on the posts and the key themes. … Continue reading Reflections on Genesis
Integrity in the Small Things
One of the themes that came out of the Generosity Conference I went to was integrity. Integrity can be defined as ‘the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles’, but to be honest I far prefer the definition offered by Andres Panasiuk, who works with Compass Latin America: “Who we are in … Continue reading Integrity in the Small Things
Timely Intervention (Genesis 14)
Success is great, but sometimes it brings its own problems. It can test our integrity, reveal our true allegiance and priorities, and confront us with tricky decisions. Abram faced these kinds of problems in the aftermath of his victory over four kings in Genesis 14. His victory was so complete that he found himself … Continue reading Timely Intervention (Genesis 14)
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