Crafted for Good Works Ephesians 2:10 New International Version For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. For Encouragement After salvation, then what? Does the redeemed walk away into their own creative and selfish ways, assuming they please the Lord? Is that God’s intention … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (6)
Salvation
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (5)
God Did It All Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For Encouragement Do you remember the testimony before the Pharisees of the man born blind that Jesus healed? … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (5)
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (4)
The Higher Purpose of our Salvation Ephesians 2:7 New King James Version That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For Meditation Achievements! Trophies! Certificates! They do not come easily, but with hard work, determination, and purpose. People commit themselves to daring … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (4)
The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (2)
Ephesians 2:1-3 New International Version As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them … Continue reading The Wonder of His Love, Mercy, and Grace (2)
It Is Good Friday Indeed!
Luke 23:47 New King James Version So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this was a righteous Man!” For Encouragement His task was straightforward—to oversee the execution of the man they call Jesus. From Pilate’s last word to Calvary, the Roman Centurion received the order for a clinical execution … Continue reading It Is Good Friday Indeed!
Your Perspective of Christ Matters for Eternity
Luke 23:42 New King James Version Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” For Meditation Until a person sees Jesus for who He is — God Almighty — their response to Him would be hypocritical at best. It is therefore interesting to note how the people at the … Continue reading Your Perspective of Christ Matters for Eternity
Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
Exodus 12:13 New International Version (NIV) The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. For Meditation Our peace with God is settled on nothing apart from the shed blood of … Continue reading Peace Through the Blood of Jesus
A Nudge Towards Salvation
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Matthew 11:28 New King James Version Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For Encouragement Jesus is a fascinating figure in human history. Those who hear about Him do not know what to do with Him or what they have heard about … Continue reading A Nudge Towards Salvation
Because of Your Covenant, Lord…
Zechariah 9:11 New International Version (NIV) As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. For Meditation Who are we that the King of Glory would notice us? Who are we that He should consider our situation? Having taken the highway to destruction in selfishness and … Continue reading Because of Your Covenant, Lord…
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 