Tried With Fire

The Christian blogsphere is a big place, but in God's sovereignty, He brings people across your path. One such person is Diane Bucknell who writes at Theology for Girls . I've appreciated her wise posts, love of God's Word, and sense of humor. Diane and talented husband, Robert , were visiting Washington D.C., so we hopped on a train, met them at Union station, and spent a few hours together. It was a blessing to give her a hug in person and have some face-to-face fellowship. I hope God will cross our paths again this side of glory. Don't they make a nice couple? Sisters in Christ

Kim is giving away a copy of Reformation by Carl Trueman. It's an excellent book on how the church today needs the reformers' understanding of Christ, the Word, and assurance of salvation.  It's concise but packs a big punch. Check it out!

My friend, Corey AKA The Ink Slinger , interviews Pastor Jon Cardwell about his life and his new book Christ and Him Crucified . Check it out and enter the giveaway.  It ends December 23, so don't dawdle.

One of the neat things about the Internet is being able to connect with like-minded believers near and far. It's an added blessing to be able to meet face-to-face. The Lord was so kind to give us the opportunity to meet Vicki from A Good Finish . We enjoyed wonderful fellowship over Darjeeling and pumpkin bread.     

We had an unexpected blessing this evening.  We got to meet Trisha and her sons, Inkslinger & Jedidiah!   Trisha is as lovely in person as on her blog, and it was like reconnecting with a close friend.    Our 2 hours of full, sweet fellowship flew by before it was time for us to head home.  I am so thankful to the Lord for His kindness in allowing us to meet face to face.  I hope and pray there will be more opportunities in the future.

Here are a few more giveaways hosted by my blogging friends: Trisha at A Multitude of Mercies : 2 copies of Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh-DeMoss. This giveaway ends Thursday so hurry on over. Hollie at Freckles and Faith : John Bunyan's Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners .  The giveaway ends Friday. John at While We Sojourn :  Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by R. C. Sproul at the end of this week. And finally, Rebecca at Rebecca Writes : D. A. Carson's The God Who is There . The drawing ends March 29.