Tag: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Serve the Opportune Time (devotional)
Here is a beautiful quote from the Bonhoeffer devotional. No summary is necessary, really. I just want to share it with you. So, hidden in every moment is this threefold reality: I recognize God as the Lord of my life, I bow before Christ… Continue Reading “Serve the Opportune Time (devotional)”
The Esther Effect, pt. 3
We do not ascend to reign alone. That is, to think about just us, speak about just us, place value on just us, or act to serve just us. We imitate our Leader, who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords and, like… Continue Reading “The Esther Effect, pt. 3”
Fruitless Fear (the burden of anxiety)
Here’s another nugget from my Bonhoeffer devotional. Psalm 119:1 is the focus. Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Referring to “new beginnings,” he says that we drive ourselves into “fruitless fear” when we question whether… Continue Reading “Fruitless Fear (the burden of anxiety)”
Monitor Good Intentions #CrownShine
Happy New Year, Kingdom Queens! Because a great contribution to my increase in wisdom and understanding in 2014 came through the old writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I started a daily devotional for this year made up of his writings, ordered by theme. Today I… Continue Reading “Monitor Good Intentions #CrownShine”
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