Repentance – Flourishing Faith

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give … Read More Self-care Vs. Self-indulgence

March 14, 2018 + Healing, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized

Is God for You?

by mattheaglass

Here’s a second sneak peek at Whispers of Rest in the Storm. Day 10 Rest in Repentance Isaiah 30:15 “…In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Repentance is not a onetime event. 1 John 1:8 “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, … Read More Is God for You?

March 11, 2018 + Meditation

Meditation: My Redeemer is Beautiful!

by mattheaglass

My Redeemer is beautiful! I am meditating on the great hymn Alas! and Did my Savior Bleed? Was it for sins that I have done He suffered on the tree? Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I? Here, Lord, I give myself away. ‘Tis all that I can do. And step by step on this journey of faith, Jesus restores … Read More Meditation: My Redeemer is Beautiful!

March 10, 2018 + Healing

He’s prettier than I

by mattheaglass

You are beautiful! You are. Woman is. We were designed for beauty! Although context matters, 1 Corinthians 11:7 speaks to this. Yes, this is a problematic verse, and I will dive into that a bit. Hopefully, clarifying a few things for women who need to hear of their beauty. “ A man, in fact, should not cover his head, because he is God’s image and … Read More He’s prettier than I

March 2, 2018 + Healing

Preach the Gospel to yourself every morning!

by mattheaglass

I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with self-image, self-worth, abandonment, feeling loved, and a host of other issues. Alvin Reid’s book changed the way I tell others about Jesus, as well as how I talk to myself every morning. In his book Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out, he encourages us to preach the gospel to ourselves every morning. This changed my … Read More Preach the Gospel to yourself every morning!