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Home to the island at last!

“Now that doesn’t mean that what happens at church through these ordinary means in ordinary services of ordinary churches on ordinary weeks is itself ordinary. What happens is quite extraordinary indeed. First and foremost, God shows up.” ❤️

It’s been so long since I’ve read this book, but such a great classic! 💕

“”Because of Christ alone, embraced through faith alone, for the glory of God and the good of our neighbors alone, on the basis of God’s Word alone” - and nothing more. This is the slogan of the ordinary Christian (Luke 10:27).”

I’m still not completely decided on whether this is magical realism or historical fiction! But during our 90 degree weather right now, I’m enjoying traveling the world from the comfort of my air-conditioned room. 😂

“It was indeed no accident of providence that God handed down to us the lofty secrets of his heavenly kingdom in mean, unvarnished words.” - John Calvin ✨✨

“The bruised Savior is the Healer of bruised hearts.” - C. H. Spurgeon ❤️

Almost done! But wow - so good! 🎉

With a huge winter storm expected up here in northern Michigan, I’m rather delighted with the prospect of endless reading hours. This story is so good! ❄️✨

Not what I expected, but still an incredible story! 🎉

“Sin is violent lethal rebellion against God; and biblical grace is God’s violent, raw, and bloody response.” - Carl Truman (quoted in this book) 💕

“God really does transform sinners through Jesus Christ. He takes those who have been adulterous in thoughts, words, and actions and instills a love for holiness in them. The Spirit of God takes people battered, bruised, and shamed as a result of their sin and robes them in the splendor of holiness.” ✨💕