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Grace
What is your response when the outcome to your prayers isn’t what you expected? God answers our prayers, but it may not be the answer that we desire. The Apostle Paul faced this situation as he prayed that God would… Continue Reading →
“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.” (Eph. 2:8-9) “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace… Continue Reading →
Preach the Law until they are convicted, then preach Grace until they are converted. John Wesley Jesus provided for us the model of evangelism. To those who were proud and self-righteous, He presented the law (Mark 10:17-27) and to the… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many people is “How can I experience a life of fulfillment?” People search for fulfillment in a number of ways, but for many it seems elusive. The Apostle Paul provides an answer: For the grace of… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we may feel down and discouraged. We may feel that no one understands what we’re going through. There is One who not only knows what we’re going through, but He cares. Jesus understands… Continue Reading →
A dilemma many people face is the ability to accept themselves. This can be difficult because we are keenly aware of our faults, failures, and fears. For those who believe in God, the problem is compounded because if we don’t… Continue Reading →
Where do you turn when you’re facing a difficult situation? The Apostle Peter wrote a letter to Christians who were living in a culture in which they were facing difficulties and persecution. You may feel like you’re in a situation… Continue Reading →
It is essential that we have a proper view of Jesus. Some people view Jesus as a kindly figure who always extends grace to those in trouble. Other people view His commands and expectations as unattainable and unrealistic. What is… Continue Reading →
Grace is given not because we have done good works, but in order that we may be able to do them. St. Augustine We tend to have a one-sided view of the concept of grace. We appreciate grace when we’ve… Continue Reading →
Gentleness—a quality we all appreciate in others, yet some of us find harder to become ourselves. Here’s some basic characteristics, in an acronym, to help us both define and improve in it: G racious E mpathetic N urturing T ender… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago our dog Trooper got loose from our yard. My fault—I had let him out on a leash for a while, and forgotten to get him. When I remembered, he was gone. “Trooper!”, I called and checked,… Continue Reading →
I just found out there’s actually a button you can click on Gmail to UNSEND a message we’ve just sent and wish we hadn’t! The catch is, we have to do it within 30 seconds, or off it goes, into… Continue Reading →
“Passion Week” – Starting with Jesus coming into Jerusalem, being welcomed and cheered by a huge crowd, and treated like a king. Something like 1st-time Superbowl winners coming back to a parade. Or, better yet, veterans from World War II… Continue Reading →
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. Jerry Bridges What a wonderful concept –… Continue Reading →
What are some of the favorite gifts that you’ve received? As you grow older, you realize that the best gifts are not things but TLC – time, love, and concern from others. God demonstrated that type of love toward us… Continue Reading →
