How to Surrender Control and Trust God with Your Child’s Salvation
When my kids were little, my greatest fear wasn’t their safety; it was their salvation. I thought it was my job to guide them to the narrow path that leads to life. In a moment of desperation, I even held my preschooler’s hand over a candle flame to illustrate the discomfort of hell. But what I learned through that experience—and the story of Rebekah—is that my attempts to control their destinies only revealed my lack of trust in God. Discover how surrendering control can bring peace and joy, knowing that salvation is ultimately in God’s hands, not ours.
Clothed in Grace: Part One
Here at Gospel Threads, we love studying themes in the Bible! For our first season, we chose the theme of “Clothing” because it beautifully illustrates how we were stained by sin yet covered in righteousness through Jesus. From the fig leaves in Eden to the robes of righteousness in Revelation, see how God weaves his grace into every layer of Scripture. Discover how God clothed Adam and Eve in hope, how Joseph’s story unfolds with forgiveness, and how the Israelites learned to live as His people, all through the powerful symbolism of clothing. Join us on this journey!
Striving Against Shame
From fig leaves to social media filters, we have always tried to cover ourselves. Deep down, we all wonder, Am I really good enough? We all struggle with shame, and like Eve in the Garden of Eden, we often try to fix it on our own. But what if there’s a better way? Instead of hiding, the gospel invites us to come out of shame and into the light—not to be exposed, but to be clothed in Christ’s righteousness. Discover how God’s love transforms our shame into grace and offers us true covering.
Clothing and Union with Christ
Have you ever felt like an imposter? Like you just didn’t belong because you didn’t live up to expectations? Whether at work, in your family, or even at church, this feeling can be overwhelming. But what if the root of this “imposter syndrome” isn’t low self-worth, but low God-worth? In this reflection, we explore how our identity in Christ transforms our perception of belonging. Discover the profound truth of being “in Christ” and how it liberates us from the fear of not measuring up. Join me as we delve into the beautiful doctrine of “Union with Christ.”
How to Nurture Your Children’s Faith
My two daughters stood beside me, their young voices blending with the congregation’s. As we sang “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” I felt a lump form in my throat. They are young and haven’t yet faced the challenges of following Jesus, but here they were, singing words that echo the cry of my heart. As Christian parents, we have the privilege of raising our children in the ways of the Lord. Discover how prayer, personal faith, and grace can nurture your children’s faith and help them grow into devoted followers of Christ.
What is the Gospel?
To believe that Jesus is savior is to believe that you cannot save yourself, to confess your sin before God, to have a heart that is repentant, and to trust in Jesus alone to save you. Jesus came preaching repentance (Mark 1:15).
Who is The Holy Spirit?
For being the third member of the Trinity, many Christian denominations and traditions (and Christians themselves) give embarrassingly little-to-no acknowledgment to the Holy Spirit.
Withstand
Discover how to stand firm — and who stands with you. Something deeper is going on in our world than politics, culture, or headlines can explain. Beneath the anger, confusion, and division lies a spiritual struggle — one that every person is part of, whether they realize it or not. In Withstand, pastors Ryan Kimmel…