Grace-Filled Vision for Everyday Life

Favoritism sneaks in like blurry eyesight, distorting our perception of people. James 2 clears our vision, reminding us that the gospel shatters social pecking orders. Discover how grace reframes relationships and learn practical steps to treat everyone with Christ-shaped mercy.

Living

Treat Others with the Grace the Gospel Shows You

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Focused Discipleship

#Dads — Blake Adams traces how Joseph’s humble carpentry, justice, and obedience formed Christ’s humanity, offering dads a compelling model of quiet, steady discipleship in What Did Jesus Learn from Joseph? 

#Fatherhood — Survey data indicate that fathers today face a crisis of clarity, and churches can play a role in restoring godly fatherhood.

#Personal — Seth Troutt calls men to beat loneliness through deep, delight-driven friendships within the local church in Join the (Church) Fraternity.

#Parenting —  Eric Schumacher shows why letting children see parental weakness spotlights Christ’s sufficient grace and fosters resilient faith.

#Productivity — Wired outlines practical ways to resist digital addiction by turning your phone into a tool for focus instead of a trap for distraction.

#Church —  Robb Brunansky mines 1 Corinthians 1 to show how Christ-centered humility mends factions and heals church conflict.

#Work — Common Good offers six prayers that invite God’s guidance, calm, and purpose into daily tasks and workplace pressures.

#Pastor —  Learn how Puritans turned every ordinary moment into worshipful meditation in Turn the World into a Pulpit. Then, learn how AI can be your sermon prep partner.

#SBC – This past week, I attended the Southern Baptist Convention for the first time. Here are some resources worth mentioning.

• Deep Discipleship by Lifeway
• Mission Updates by the IMB
• Scatter by Made to Flourish
• Daily Devo by Shane and Shane
• Holy Land Experience by Caleb and Nicole
• Spurgeon Bobbleheads by MBTS
• VisitorReach for Churches 
• Wella by Set Free Alliance
• Master Class by Preaching Coach
• Seminary Scholarship by MBTS
• 1000 Days by Cedarville University

Weekly Wallpaper

Sovereignty of God is a Pillow

Let this wallpaper design remind you nightly that God’s sovereign rule is the pillow under every anxious head. Download for free today.

Wallpapers

Wallpaper: Sovereignty of God is a Pillow

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