Archive for August, 2016

Prepare to Be Blown Away: A Preview of Elisha

August 29, 2016

Oh, Lord, open the eyes of our hearts. Ephesians 1:16-19 (ESV) 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18… read more »

How Worshiping the Beautiful One Flips Your Perspective

August 22, 2016

In our series on Beauty for Ashes, we have discussed Noticing Beauty, 5 Surprising Traits of Inner Beauty, and the Sacrifice of Spreading Beauty. Today we shift our focus to worship the Creator of beauty, the Most Beautiful One. Psalm 27:4 (ESV) One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may… read more »

The Sacrifice of Spreading Beauty

August 15, 2016

In our series on Beauty for Ashes, we have been noticing beauty and contemplating what true inner beauty is. Today we look at spreading beauty, for surely the world needs this. Breathe in today’s passage with a quiet heart. Notice the extravagance. Consider the grace. Mark 14:3-9 (ESV) Jesus Anointed at Bethany 3 And while he… read more »

5 Surprising Traits of Inner Beauty

August 8, 2016

Inside: We continue our series on Beauty for Ashes by challenging the stereotypical view of inner beauty. We can learn a lot about inner beauty from the example of Abigail. We continue our series on Beauty for Ashes by challenging the stereotypical view of inner beauty. Stick with me on this one, and if you’re of the male persuasion, apply it to your “inner… read more »

Noticing Beauty When It’s Hard to Find

August 1, 2016

Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Digging into God’s Word Today we start a new series, Beauty for Ashes. We will discover the… read more »

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