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Saving Faith Receives Christ

1 month ago | crossway.org | John Piper |Glenna Marshall

Receiving ChristSaving faith goes beyond confidence in Christ’s reliability, and receives him—not just his word, but himself, that is, all that God is for us in him. The seminal text that connects believing in Christ with receiving Christ is John 1:11–13:[Jesus] came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.
Why Am I So Spiritually Dry?

Nov 9, 2024 | wp.me | Glenna Marshall

The leaf crunched under my foot with a satisfying crispy sound. The gray sky was heavy with clouds that looked ready to unload their contents on the dry, autumn day. I opened the Spotify app on my phone and selected a piano and cello playlist as an ambient backdrop to my “thinking walk.” Slipping my phone into my pocket, I asked the Lord the question that had been burning in my heart all weeklong: “Why am I so spiritually dry right now?”I couldn’t think of any particular trigger.
Daylight Saving and Spiritual Disciplines

Oct 29, 2024 | glennamarshall.com | Glenna Marshall

But I think sometimes we view January 1st as an excuse to keep living life per usual, especially when it comes to spiritual disciplines like Bible-reading and prayer. We’ve made a mess of our spiritual habits to this point, we think. Might as well wait a few more months to start over. But for North American readers, I’d like to encourage you not to wait until January to start (or start again) reading your Bible and praying. Start this weekend when Daylight Saving Time ends.
I’ve Heard It Said That Feelings Follow Actions

Aug 13, 2024 | crossway.org | Glenna Marshall |Jen Oshman

This article is part of the I’ve Heard It Said series. Subject Your Feelings to God’s WordI’ve heard it said that feelings follow actions. I do think that’s true. Sometimes, especially when it comes to things like spiritual disciplines, if we rely on our feelings and we wait until we feel inspired or we wait until we feel lots of affection for the Lord, if we wait for those things before coming to his word, then we might not come at all.
How Can Busy Moms Pursue a Lifestyle of Faithfulness?

Jul 26, 2024 | crossway.org | Glenna Marshall

Adapt as NeededMotherhood is hard. I remember having babies and wondering if I would ever read my Bible again, if I would ever sit in church without having to rock a baby or keep a child quiet. I’m still sort of living those days. The call to faithfulness still applies to moms. We are shaping young hearts to follow Jesus, and so that calling is very real. Our faithfulness is important for our children.
Let Death Teach You How to Live

Jul 13, 2024 | theaquilareport.com | Glenna Marshall

We Shall All Be Changed is an honest book. Pipkin’s personal stories will resonate with anyone who has lost a family member. But it’s also a gospel-infused, hopeful book written with beauty and truth. Having read it, I fear death less but hate it more as an enemy. And I believe down to my bones that what Jesus accomplished at the cross and the empty tomb means everything for our present comfort and our future hope. My grandmother died last year on her 96th birthday.
Review: ‘We Shall All Be Changed’ by Whitney Pipkin

Jun 28, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Glenna Marshall |Dan Doriani |Brett McCracken |David E. Prince

My grandmother died last year on her 96th birthday. When I got the call that the end was near, I quickly drove to my parents’ home in Tennessee. In those final hours before she died, we held her hands and sang hymns. We recited Scriptures she loved and talked about heaven. Late in the evening, my grandmother died with family, friends, and a hospice nurse holding vigil by her side.
Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God's Word

Apr 15, 2024 | moodypublishers.com | Glenna Marshall

Home Bible StudyMemorizing Scripture Format: Paperback List Price: $14.99Your Price: $7.49You save: $7.50 (50%) Product Description Reclaiming the art of Scripture memorizationBible memory has fallen on hard times. It can feel unnecessary since we have Scripture at our fingertips. Or it just feels daunting and unattainable—you know it's important, but you're just not good at it.
The One Right Answer to the Problem of Pain

Mar 4, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Randy Newman |Glenna Marshall |Daniel Hummel |Brett McCracken

Over the many years that I’ve listened to people share their struggles and questions about faith, the problem of pain is the objection most frequently raised. That makes sense. It’s a disturbing and ever-present problem. Often the problem of pain is raised as an accusation against people of faith.
Dads, Don’t Waste Your Paternity Leave

Mar 4, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Glenna Marshall |Daniel Hummel |Brett McCracken |Rob Tombrella

In recent years, paternity leave benefits have increased for almost every job in the U.S. While this paid time off isn’t uniform in every company, it’s higher on average than it has ever been. Most believers see this cultural trend as a blessing, but many dads end up in a whirlwind of decisions. Questions loom: Should I take the full benefit of the time off, or even take it at all? What happens if I lose ground at work over the weeks I’m gone?