October 9, 2026Published by James Smith on October 9, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 35 — Receive, Enjoy And ShareGod gives good things to be received with gratitude, enjoyed with freedom and shared with generosity.
October 8, 2026Published by James Smith on October 8, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 34 — Enjoyment Governed By LoveChristian freedom is not the right to please ourselves; it is the freedom to enjoy God’s gifts in ways governed by his glory and our neighbour’s good.
October 7, 2026Published by James Smith on October 7, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 33 — Grace Trains Our DesiresGrace does more than forgive disordered desire: it trains us to say no to its mastery and yes to a new way of life.
October 6, 2026Published by James Smith on October 6, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 32 — When Appetite Says Never EnoughA roving appetite always promises satisfaction in the next pleasure; wisdom receives God’s present gifts without asking them to do what they cannot.
October 5, 2026Published by James Smith on October 5, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 31 — The Giver of Good PleasuresCreated pleasures are gifts from God: received with gratitude, enjoyed in their proper place and directed back to his praise.
October 2, 2026Published by James Smith on October 2, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 30 — Content And Rich In Good DeedsContentment trusts the God who provides; mercy makes us rich in good deeds, generous and willing to share.
October 1, 2026Published by James Smith on October 1, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 29 — Merciful As Your Father Is MercifulThe Father’s undeserved mercy frees his children to love, give and do good without calculating what they will receive in return.
September 30, 2026Published by James Smith on September 30, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 28 — Remember Mercy, Practise JusticeGod’s redeemed people leave room in what they possess for vulnerable neighbours to receive justice and mercy.
September 29, 2026Published by James Smith on September 29, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 27 — The Lie Of MoreMore possessions cannot secure life; true riches are received from God and used for the good of others.
September 28, 2026Published by James Smith on September 28, 2026Categories The Seven: From Vice to VirtueDay 26 — Where Your Treasure IsGreed promises security through possessions, but mercy sees people as precious and trusts God enough to hold his gifts with open hands.