The Gift of Confession
Herman Sutter
August 28, 2023
Reflect We often think of confession as something we ought to do, maybe even need to do. But what if we began to see going
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Herman Sutter is a school librarian, author, and poet who resides in Houston, Texas. To read more of his work, visit WorldBeforeGrace.blogspot.com.
Dependence on God
Herman Sutter
August 19, 2023
Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.
Life Isn’t Fair—and That’s a Blessing
Herman Sutter
August 9, 2023
Have you ever felt hurt by someone else’s success, their good fortune, their lucky break? You work so hard, but no one seems to notice.
Blessings We Receive—and Those We Don’t
Herman Sutter
August 1, 2023
Reflect One of the most troubling stories in the Old Testament is that of Jacob tricking his father, Isaac, into giving him the blessing meant
Discerning God’s Will
Herman Sutter
July 24, 2023
Reflect People often talk of discernment as if it were something akin to magic, a kind of mystical conjuring of God’s guidance or will. But
Going to Confession
Herman Sutter
July 21, 2023
Reflect For many of us, going to confession can be a fearful and anxiety-filled act. We are afraid of making a mistake, afraid of admitting
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