Creative Disciple Newsletter
May 10, 2026
Can Grace Reach the Most Religious Heart?
Paul was deeply religious, intensely zealous, and violently opposed to the church. He was not looking for Christ, but Christ took hold of him. I wrote about how God conquered Paul and how grace reaches people we might assume are too hardened to change.
Focused Discipleship
#Mothers — Kristen Hatton offers gospel comfort for moms facing change, reminding mothers that seasons shift, but God’s faithfulness, care, and purposes remain steady.
#Personal — Todd Wilson shows how Daniel’s prayer teaches us to plead with God through confession, mercy, and confidence in His name.
#Marriage — Mark Merrill explains how traditional wedding vows call husbands and wives to daily commitment, sacrifice, support, and lifelong faithfulness.
#Parenting — Manhood Journey gives fathers five Bible verses that shape patient discipline, long-term faithfulness, repentance, and godly leadership in the home.
#Church — Sharonda Cooper helps believers rethink evangelism through a Crossway podcast that moves fear toward joyful participation in God’s mission.
#Work — Mark Merrill offers leaders practical wisdom for delivering bad news with clarity, honesty, reassurance, and availability.
#Pastor — For the Church explains the pastoral virtue of avoidance and why faithful shepherds must know when to engage, restrain, and protect.
Weekly Wallpaper
Prune (Valley of Vision)
Let this wallpaper design remind you that God’s pruning hand is gentle, purposeful, and committed to producing lasting fruit. Download now.
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