Author: Barbara Greenhow

I am a woman in my nineties who has been a believer for almost seventy-five years. My purpose in writing is twofold. I am still working out many issues about what it means to be “in Christ’, and I find that writing things down somehow helps me clarify my thoughts. The other reason I write is to share some of my insights with others who may have the same questions. In sharing ideas and experiences, I think we help each other grow. I am definitely still learning. I am a conservative Christian, but I try to live under Grace rather than Law. I believe that we need to study Scripture vigilantly, because it is one of the two guides we have to the will of God for us. The other is the Person of Jesus Christ, and He is to be our example and mentor as we sojourn here on Earth. With these as our teachers, I believe we can come to live lives which glorify God and effectively share His Good News of redemption and forgiveness.

Grace and Legalism

While we humans usually try to classify things (less sin, more sin, greatest sin), to God sin is sin.  It is not about degree; it is about broken relationship with Him.  After we come to Him, there is always a…

Blind Faith

Recently I read about a sad situation in which some brothers refused to believe that their father had committed a crime for which he had been convicted.  They chose to believe, “He is our Dad.  He wouldn’t do anything wrong”. …

Learning Suffering

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. (James 1:2-3) No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit…

Mercy

Over the years I have heard the Gospel presented many times by many preachers and in many styles.  There is a harsh approach, where the preacher tries to frighten people into faith, and there is a softer approach, where people…

Lessons

Whatever His reasons, God has allowed me almost eighty-five years on earth so far.  Over the decades there have been many high spots, but also many times of struggle and indecision.  As countless believers before me, I have learned that…