Grace! The Apostle Paul spoke about God’s grace in terms that should create a hunger to experience it deeply and often. It is by “grace” we have been saved through faith (Eph 2:8-9 – saving grace). The early church expanded in spectacular fashion owing to the magnitude of grace, (Acts 4:27-35 – great grace). All of Paul’s epistles begin…
Prayer is communion with God! When we see children enjoying interacting with their father it is very attractive! Their healthy connection is demonstrated in the ease and closeness of sharing something together, whether a meal, an observation, an event, or a task. There communication has a context that appropriately implies they have a good relationship. In James 5:13-18 we are taught that…
Jesus tells the “weary and burdened” to come to Him to find rest. Matt 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your…
As I was reading in Ephesians 5 recently verses 15 and 16 caught my attention — Eph. 5:15 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” There is a lot in the context to suggest what is meant by “circumspectly”, (diligently, precisely, and accurately),…
As I was reading in Ephesians 5 recently verses 15 and 16 caught my attention — Eph. 5:15 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” There is a lot in the context to suggest what is meant by “circumspectly”, (diligently, precisely, and accurately), with…
Would you like to know the answer to that question, and why is that important? Through Biblical teaching we are encouraged to believe all people are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:13-18). Just as John, Jeremiah, Moses, and Jesus came into this world with a specific plan from God, so I believe all of us…
When Jesus saved you it was now, and forever! God wanted to have a relationship with you and sent His Son to remove every obstruction between you and Himself. Jesus pays for our sins and sends the Holy Spirit to live within us. This is amazing, and it is GOOD NEWS! Let’s get to the…