This brief devotional discusses discernment of road blocks and obstacles that occur in our lives. Are they hindrances of the enemy, or are they roadblocks sent from God? From Christianity.com……………
Discerning Road Blocks
Psalm 124: If Not for God
A very good reminder that we are all lost and vulnerable without God. From PlaceforTruth.org………
Sometimes I Struggle with the Bible
No one ever said that the Bible is an easy read. Many things about it are very different from any other type of literature. But the effort is worth it! From For The Church………
https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/sometimes-i-struggle-with-the-bible/
The God You Really Believe In Is the One You See on Your Worst Days
One of the points in this article is that how we feel about God on our bad days ( “God hates me,””God is disappointed with me”), is actually an indication of how we truly feel about the Lord. And we can’t improve our understanding of and our attitude toward God until we identify our areas of doubt and weakness. From Grace Life International……….
Structure: the Shape of Meaning in a Bible Passage
This brief article provides some good food for thought when studying a portion of Scripture. From Knowable Word………
https://www.knowableword.com/2014/01/10/structure-the-shape-of-meaning-2/
3 Barriers to Genuine Listening and How to Overcome Them
In marriage, in parenting, in our jobs, in all kinds of ways in daily life, it is important to be a good listener. Here are some tips from Beautiful Christian Life………….
https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/3-barriers-to-genuine-listening-and-how-to-overcome-them
Romans 8: A Sight of Christ’s Glory
In this ongoing series on Romans 8, this installment focuses on the “Glory to be revealed to us” when Christ returns and how that helps with our trials today. From PlaceforTruth.org………..
https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/romans-8-a-sight-of-christs-glory
The Bible Is Not Boring
Good point: A bored reader does not equal a boring book. From Knowable Word…….
http://www.knowableword.com/2016/08/08/the-bible-is-not-boring/
Encouragement for Battling Spiritual Depression
Here is some excellent advice and tips for when we feel depressed about our spiritual condition. From Beautiful Christian Life………..
https://www.beautifulchristianlife.com/blog/encouragement-for-battling-spiritual-depression
What Does Sowing and Reaping Look Like in God’s Economy?
This is an interesting take on God’s economy and how it differs substantially from the world. From Crosswalk.com………
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