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Blogger, photographer, pianist, and lover of the Lord Jesus Christ, Sierra Hanson uses the "Anchored Soul" blog to share with others on a regular basis the truths that God teaches her from His abiding Word.
The Wonderful Cross
The symbol of our great Savior, who laid down His sinless life for the sake of sinful wretches, is the cross. It is at the cross that we see His love poured out, overflowing as a river to cover the offenses and transgressions of mankind. We will never understand this love, nor the sacrifice that … Read more
God, teach me to trust…
Recently, I have found myself with so many questions. My heart has been troubled and my mind crowded with thoughts, trying to sort through life. Wondering how I need to respond to present circumstances, wondering what God has in store for my future, wondering what His plan is, wondering how to be joyous in Him, … Read more
In Christ Alone
Where is our hope, our joy, our life, our redemption, or our salvation? Is it not in Jesus Christ? Not only is it in Christ, but it is in His name and His power alone. Keith Getty and Stuart Townhend powerfully communicate this message in their modern hymn, “In Christ Alone”. As many of you … Read more
So we celebrate the Resurrection…
1 Corinthians 15:1-5 “Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of … Read more
Desperate for grace
2 Corinthians 12:9, “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” In recent weeks, I have found myself completely and totally overwhelmed with responsibilities, decisions, activities, … Read more
All I Have Is Christ
I sang this song in church this morning, and it was such a blessing to me. Sovereign Grace Music aptly tells the story of the sinner who as been brought to life by the blood of Jesus. This song expresses the true embodiment of the Christian life and faith. Surely we were all once lost and depraved, … Read more
“Oh Heart” – A Reflection
“Oh Heart” Author Anonymous In what, oh heart, do you find joy? Does it last eternally? What shall cause you to overflow, is it mercy, boundless free? If you were once to skip a beat, would it be at the Savior’s voice? To hear Him call you out by name, to bask in His sovereign choice? … Read more
“Again, I will say rejoice!”
1 Thessalonians 5:16, “Rejoice always…” It is not enough to say that I do not rejoice as often as I should, nor as passionately as I should. Recently, the Lord not only convicted me of my lack of joy, but also encouraged my heart with all that I have to truly rejoice in. Really, how … Read more
Psalm 18 – The Deliverance of the Lord
Psalm 18:1-19 “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from … Read more
Contentment – Valley of Vision
As of late, I have been striving to grow in the area of contentment. I am learning the depths of my own sin, which so dishonors the Lord when I am proud, selfish, and ungrateful in the midst of my circumstances. Every moment in my life has been preordained by God according to His sovereign … Read more
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