failure – Grace in Waves

Saved from the easy life

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Glenn H, posted in blessings, character, discipline, failure, faith, godliness

God doesn't keep us from a life of ease. He is saving us from it.

Life After Disobedience

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 by Glenn H, posted in character, chastisement, discipline, failure, faith, godliness

After rebelling against God and refusing to go into battle to take the Promised Land, God turned Israel’s words against it and condemned that generation to forty years of wandering in the wilderness (Numbers 14:28-34). The only ones of that generation who would survive that punishment would be Joshua and Caleb. Hearing the news, “the … Continue reading Life After Disobedience

God, save us from our friends!

October 17, 2019October 16, 2019 by Glenn H, posted in character, conflict, failure, gossip, love, rumor

Rumors are like partially melted butter. They spread easily and people like them even though it's not good for them.

Imperfect Yes, But Still Growing

August 20, 2019August 19, 2019 by Glenn H, posted in character, failure, faith, growth, maturity, progress, success

The apostle Peter is the most imperfect Christian in the New Testament. And that’s why we love him so. All his faults, foibles, fumbles and flubs are on display for us to see and when we look at him, we see ourselves. To quote Warren Wiersbe: “He had a tendency in his early years to … Continue reading Imperfect Yes, But Still Growing