Update #4 from Lisa Chan Obviously…I am not meant to blog. I allow far too much time to pass, and too many things happen in the space of that time! I cannot believe December is here and we have been gone for six weeks now. Our time with the children at Life Impact and in […]
Romans 8:28 – The Conditional Part of God’s Unconditional Love (Part 4 of 4)
We know this to be the case if we think of a relationship between a parent and their child. I love my kids unconditionally. They could become criminals and land themselves in jail, but as their father, I would love them unconditionally. But how much or how little I have input into their lives is […]
Romans 8:28 – The Conditional Part of God’s Unconditional Love (Part 3 of 4)
Many things in Scripture are not clearly laid out and this mystery makes us feel uncomfortable. Sadly, entire denominations are formed around a group of people who stand on one side or another based on their convictions over one or more of these controversial issues. But we have to be careful — certain things are […]
Romans 8:28 – The Conditional Part of God’s Unconditional Love (Part 2 of 4)
Starting from Romans 9:10, we read, 10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. 11 Yet, BEFORE the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—IN ORDER THAT God’s purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was […]
Romans 8:28 – The Conditional Part of God’s Unconditional Love (Part 1 of 4)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Weariness and Rest for Your Souls
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) If you find that Christianity exhausts you, draining you of your […]