Author’s note: Although I may take inspiration from true-life experiences, none of these characters are meant to describe or call out any specific person. Francesca rested her chin in her hand and stared blankly at the pages of her Bible, which she had turned to Philippians 3:15. “What does the inspired apostle mean when he … Continue reading An Example of the Believers (2): Bible Study Participation
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The Proverbs 31 Woman
Proverbs 31 is pretty regularly regarded as the Bible text that describes the type of women that Christian ladies should strive to be. Unsurprisingly, the world paints a very different picture of the ideal woman for us. The world seems offended by the Proverbs 31 woman, thinking that she is overly dependent on her husband, … Continue reading The Proverbs 31 Woman
Luther on the Christian Life (8)
In the last chapter of Luther on the Christian Life, Trueman explores Luther’s theology of vocation and family life. Luther’s thought on these areas of the Christian life was truly groundbreaking. Luther’s understanding of vocation, i.e., calling was groundbreaking because he denied the accepted opinion of his day that there are spiritually higher and lower callings in … Continue reading Luther on the Christian Life (8)
Young Calvinists 