Grace Lived Out

The Mature Christian

December 10, 2021 by Peter Dubbelman 2 Comments

The mature Christian doesn’t necessarily have their act together. They are, however, typically humble, merciful, gracious … seekers of God and the good of others, aware of their faults, honest with others about them, and ever so not schismatic; they ground their contentment and purpose in God rather than the things of this world. Winn’s biography of Peterson portrays him as that type of person. Read More »

A Morning Prayer

October 31, 2021 by Peter Dubbelman 8 Comments

Every morning, typically at the beginning of my quiet time with the LORD, I pray something like this. LORD, thank you for this personal time with you in prayer and in the Word. May it help me maintain a heart of love for you. May my witness of you to others fundamentally flow from your […] Read More »

Post 19: Eight Characteristics of the Spirit of God

June 9, 2020 by Peter Dubbelman 3 Comments

There are many different ways the Bible describes the Holy Spirit, some of which are listed below. Consider meditating on the following scriptures and allowing God to use them to inform your thoughts, prayers, and decisions for today. Read More »

Post 18: Five More Names of God

June 8, 2020 by Peter Dubbelman Leave a Comment

Jesus is described in the NT as “the Lord of the Sabbath,” “the Word,” “the Savior,” “the last Adam,” and “the image of the invisible God.” Consider meditating on the below scriptures and allowing God to use them to inform your thoughts, prayers, and decisions for today. Read More »

Post 17: Five More Names of Jesus

June 7, 2020 by Peter Dubbelman Leave a Comment

Jesus is described in the Christian bible as “the messenger of the covenant and a refiner and purifier of silver,” “a merciful and faithful high priest and the apostle,” “the source of eternal salvation,” “an advocate and the Righteous One,” and “the destroyer of the devil’s works.” Consider meditating on the below scriptures and allowing God to use them to inform your thoughts, prayers, and decisions for today. Read More »