I LOVE Jen Wilkin. She writes with theological depth, precision, and beauty, and I’d enthusiastically recommend her books to anyone. Her excellent book, In His Image, explores ten ways we can reflect God’s character. Here are some of my favorite takeaways: We are not merely saved from depravity; we’re saved to holiness. Conversion entails consecration. … Continue reading 10 Quotes: In His Image by Jen Wilkin
We tend to be pendulum swingers. If we struggle in a particular way, we push back too hard in the opposite direction. This often happens with the topic of comparison, especially among women. Because there are so many sinful ways we’re tempted to compare, we’ve overcompensated. “Be content with who you are” has been repackaged … Continue reading Comparison Isn’t Always “The Thief of Joy”… Sometimes It Helps Us Grow
When God saves us and puts a new heart within us, we will genuinely desire to grow in holiness. But the problem is, we often want shortcuts. We want to BE without the hard process of BECOMING. We want to be patient without having our patience tested. We want to be forgiving without others sinning … Continue reading There Are No Shortcuts to Holiness
If God has given us a light load to carry, it’s so we can help shoulder the heavy burdens of others. Continue reading When Life Is Good: Two Temptations to Fight
Maybe my problem is that my propensity towards sin is a lot more powerful than I care to admit. Maybe adoption education isn’t enough. Maybe I’m just a really weak mom in need of a really strong Savior. Continue reading I Wasn’t Prepared for This: Anger After Adoption
If we are to serve the Lord faithfully, we need to be comfortable living in the “unfinished.” Continue reading The Unfinished Race
