Category Archives: Gospel Shaped Life

Book Look: Unwavering Resolve

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

A few years ago I read Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions – 70 resolutions he made that he wanted to live by.  Many I found to be helpful.  But I also noticed that he seemed to repeat himself, or perhaps better put … Continue reading →

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Passion Points

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading: Looking Firmly at the Cross of Christ – J. C. Ryle (via Erik Kowalker) Great quote on our need to constantly come back to the cross. 20 Ways Satan May Seek … Continue reading →

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Gospel Shaped Death

Posted on April 7, 2010 by

Some say there are only two things certain in life – death and taxes.  I would suggest that there are a few more certain things, but death is certainly certain.  Even though we live in denial, death could come to … Continue reading →

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Gospel Shaped Suffering 4

Posted on March 25, 2010 by

How should the gospel shape our suffering?  We have looked at six ways already.  Let’s look at two final ways today. Bearing Witness to Christ (Evangelism) We receive the gospel by faith, but how will people hear the gospel unless … Continue reading →

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Gospel Shaped Suffering 3

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

As we have already explored, the gospel shapes our suffering as we recognize that we are following the path of Christ, as we embrace his purpose of becoming more like Christ, as we rest in his love, as we rejoice … Continue reading →

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Gospel Shaped Suffering 2

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

How can the gospel shape our suffering?  In the last post, we considered two ways: as we recognize that we are following the path of Christ and as we embrace his purpose of becoming more like Christ through suffering.  In … Continue reading →

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Gospel Shaped Suffering

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Everyone suffers.  Trials, struggles, sickness, loss – we all struggle.  My question today is: how can the gospel shape our suffering? Following the Path of Christ (Cross) In Matthew 16:21-24, Jesus predicts his death.  He is going to suffer and … Continue reading →

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