Back to the Basics

I feel that this is a season of being stripped bare. There are so many things I am confronting and grieving over in my heart...anarchy ...arrogance. I have asked the Lord for endurance to stand firm during this time. As a reflect upon the past and think about beginning the 24th year of my life I am yet hopeful. He has already given me far more than I deserve.

The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation

Sola Scriptura ~ Scripture alone is the standard.

Soli Deo Gloria ~ All for the glory of God alone.

Solo Christo ~ By Christ's work alone we are saved.

Sola Gratia ~ Salvation by grace alone.

Sola Fide ~ Justified by faith alone (a "living" faith, i.e. Hebrews 11).

"'Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.'" (John 14:1)

Rejoice in the Lord Always

I've been thinking about the young model that plunged to her death. Read the article, "Suicide Model Said to Be Confused About Life, Lonely", here. It reminded me that billions of lives hang in the balance of Heaven and Hell each day. It is so important to share the gospel. There is so much despair of life in the world.

Yet while we are sinners (Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23). God loves all and sees beyond outward appearances. He desires to be reconciled with us and the only way that can happen is through a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is Truth and knows the truth about everything!

Contentment.

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." (Philippians 4:11-12)