Assurance
When Your Heart Condemns You; What to Do Next
A reflection on the accusing heart and confidence before God.
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Along the way.
Writing on Scripture, assurance, and the ordinary practice of Christian faith, from the Spiraling Light archive.
Christian identity
The Children of God and the Children of the Devil
Reading John’s language of family, love, and belonging.
Read on Spiraling Light ↗Faith & hope
Your Advocate Never Loses: Finding Confidence When You Fail
A pastoral reading of Christ’s advocacy and the believer’s confidence.
Read on Spiraling Light ↗Abiding in truth
Rooted in Christ: Abiding in Truth in an Age of Deception
Attention to truth and spiritual discernment in the life of faith.
Read on Spiraling Light ↗Pastoral reflection
1 John Study Insights: Reflections for Pastoral Ministry
Reflections for teaching and pastoral engagement with 1 John.
Read on Spiraling Light ↗Reading Scripture
Exploring the Layers of Spiritual Light: Understanding the Concept of Light Upon Light
An introduction to repeated attention and deepening reflection.
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