To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom,
priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 1:5-6
If you are looking for motivation to forgive a spouse, a parent, a relative–anyone who’s hurt you deeply–find your place on the scarlet thread of Scripture. See your sins attached there in all their shame and selfishness. Try to fathom the distance His grace has bridged between you and the wrath of God. And with the rush of relief that floods your soul at the sight, realize what you owe to those who deserve forgiveness as little as you do. Follow the thread all the way home to the Father.
Marvel at God’s love and mercy toward you, and ask Him to make His love the source, substance, and measure of your dealings with others.
~Nancy Leigh DeMoss in “The Quiet Place”
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Kristie is a pastor's wife, mom, Bible teacher, and author of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God, released September 2019. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Women's Workshops for the Charles Simeon Trust, helping to equip women Bible teachers. She joyfully supports her husband of almost 28 years, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC. They have 3 children. She has written contributions to the ESV Women's Devotional Bible; Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church; Women on Life: A Call to Love the Unborn, Unloved and Neglected; and Hospitality Matters: Reviving an Ancient Practice for Modern Missions. Her work can also be found at The Front Porch, The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Christianity Today, and Revive Our Hearts. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@kanyabwile).
May 23, 2013 at 8:34 am
Does Rev Thabiti M. Anyabwiles wife do speaking engagements? We are seeking a black reformed Christian woman for speaking events. Are there any black reformed women’s biographies that you know of?
May 17, 2017 at 6:26 am
Stands back from the keyboard in amneamezt! Thanks!
May 17, 2017 at 7:42 am
I’m just seeing this notification but yes I speak to women on occasion. Feel free to reach out via FB for more info.