God’s Good Plans (with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson)

Come and know the joyful welcome of Your Father, which doesn’t change, even when you are at your worst. 

Expand your prayers and hope as you consider just how generous your God is.

Come tuck yourself away in the shelter of the Most High God.

Let 1 Thessalonians 5 lift your heart, encouraging and strengthening you for the night ahead.

Come near to the Lord this evening, dwelling in His presence with Psalm 84.

Guest Bio: An award-winning author, popular professor, and international speaker on the intersections of faith, literature, and culture, Dr. Carolyn Weber, a Commonwealth Scholar, holds her BA Hon. from Huron University College, Canada and her MPhil and DPhil from Oxford University, England. She has taught students across continents and now enjoys teaching at New College Franklin and working with the creative community in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. Her book Surprised by Oxford, which won the Grace Irwin Award, the largest prize for best Christian writing in Canada, was made into a feature film. She resides in the country with her husband, four spirited children, and animal menagerie. 

Come in weakness, just as you are. For God promises, “My grace is sufficient for you.” 

How do you respond when you sin? Embarrassment? Shame? Horror? Or denial, hiding, running away? Some respond with confession and reception of grace. Scripture shows a variety of responses in Peter, Thomas, John Mark, the “sinful woman” and even Judas and we can learn from each. And what about when people don’t respond by receiving Jesus’ provision for sin?

Meditate on Jesus’ power over your every trial and fear.

Receive refreshment and peace from the One who has more than enough grace for every sin.