One Year on Substack
What I've Learned from Writing
Today marks my one-year anniversary of writing here on Substack!
I just wanted to say thank you for following along and taking the time to read what I write. This whole Substack has always been an experiment and an exercise for me. I’ve found it motivating, challenging, and fun to write for an audience on a daily basis.
By writing every day in an effort to share something of spiritual value, I’ve become more aware of the work God is doing in my life, in the lives of others, and in the world. My sermon writing has been sharpened, and I believe my personal stories and illustrations have improved as well.
More than anything, this year has reminded me that paying attention is part of the calling.
Through the stories we tell, the songs we sing, and the words we write, I’ve always been searching for the meaning behind it all. God is always at work, and although we don’t always understand the meaning, it is still worth sharing.
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:25)
The Way of Repentance: Embracing God’s Gift for a Transformed Life
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Pastor Chris Brauns explains that deep, abiding gladness comes when we grieve sin and turn toward Jesus. This thorough study of repentance examines the Old and New Testaments as well as the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It is made practical with reflection questions, prayers, and advice for daily sanctification. As readers apply biblical principles, they will experience life-giving joy in their spiritual lives and restoration in their relationships.
Practical Theology: Personal stories, reflection questions, short prayers, and advice help readers live out the doctrine of repentance
Fosters Ongoing Growth and Sanctification: Urges readers to turn their hearts, minds, and wills away from sin and toward Jesus for faith that bears fruit
Biblical Encouragement: Great for readers who want to experience personal spiritual growth as well as restoration in their relationships
Biblical and Pastoral Counseling: An accessible resource for pastors and counselors to use in motivating and equipping counselees
Features a Foreword by Rosaria Butterfield
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Thank God it’s Friday
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Endnotes
Giveaway and review: Gathered Today helps families grow stronger through simple, Scripture-centered tools for meaningful conversation and connection. These conversation cards from Gathered Today are a simple, strong, and strategic way to build up your family. They are excellent, refreshing, analog tools that helped me connect with my kids and connect them to Christ.
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