Category Archives: Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk)

We can all do better as a Christian, can’t we? And thankfully, our compassionate Father stands willing to help us.
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When We Don’t Want To “Count It All Joy”

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Being joyful in tribulation isn’t about being happy when bad things happen. Rather, we can have confidence that, through it all, we can grow in spiritual maturity by abiding in God’s presence through prayer and Bible reading. Furthermore, finding joy in trials sets a believer apart from the rest of the world. It allows those around us to see the gospel hope within us.

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When We Do the Very Thing We Hate

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When God shows me my sin, I don’t feel like a failure. Instead, I hear Him say, “My mercy and power are here for you.”

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When We’re Humbled by God’s Mercy

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I’m confident that the woman mentioned had no trouble loving God wholeheartedly. What if we recall times when we, too, have been humbled by God’s kindness? Would these memories stir within us a desire to love Him with our entire being?

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