Alabaster Box

In honor of my one year blogoversary, I have decided to do a small series on why I blog, based on an excellent article by Abraham Piper. Even though the article was written to persuade pastors to blog, I have found the reasons and principles to be true for any Christian blogger.
The first reason I blog [...]

Filed under: Blogging on August 31st, 2008 | 6 Comments »

One year ago today marks the creation of this blog. Honestly, when I started blogging, I didn’t think I would keep it up. I hardly understood what a blog was. Just goes to show there is much I have yet to learn.
For me, blogging has been a surprising blessing. It is more than a place [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Reflections on August 30th, 2008 | 15 Comments »

This quote has been a blessing to me in the trenches of my battle between the flesh and spirit. It clearly and helpfully portrays the underlining conflict and central desire of our hearts: fullness.
“On the most basic levels, I desire fullness, and fleshly lusts seduce me by attaching themselves to this basic desire. They exploit [...]

Filed under: Gospel, Reflections on August 28th, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I am happy to introduce a special friend of mine who has brought so much encouragement to me in this blogging world. May you be blessed just as I was by getting a glimpse into her heart as she testifies of the Lord’s workings in her life.
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Greetings and salutations! My name is Kassandra, but most know me [...]

Filed under: Alabaster Hearts on August 27th, 2008 | 12 Comments »

The chapter I quoted yesterday still holds more wisdom for us. Mrs. Elliot continues to unfold the desires of our hearts and correct wrong perceptions on God’s timing and refusals.
As we wait for the spouses, God-willing, He is preparing, we may flutter through many stages of impatience. We may become extremely desperate; wishing every moment [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Singleness on August 26th, 2008 | 10 Comments »

The question is familiar. My birthday was coming to an end and my thoughts settled on what the future could possibly hold for me. The question surfaced. This has happened every year since I turned 18. As soon as I reached the “age of marriage” my thoughts were consumed with the romantic possibilities. You might [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Singleness on August 25th, 2008 | 22 Comments »

For me there is a constant battle within myself to remain focused with fresh clarity the beauty and wonder of Scripture. I am often disappointed with myself after opening the Bible and feeling no “revelation” or appreciation of God’s holiness. Or worse, sometimes I don’t desire to open the Word at all. How do I [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Scripture on August 24th, 2008 | 11 Comments »