Accepted
“To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” -Ephesians 1:6–7 When people look to buy a home, they will often submit a purchase price to the […]
God Ideas
“These that have turned the world upside down have come here also.” – Acts 17:6 Ideas can turn the world upside down. Ideas have the power to change the world. First of all, let’s settle something. God’s idea and plan to send His Son to redeem mankind has changed the world. Jesus Christ has influenced […]
“From Scarlet Stain to White as Snow”
Come let us reason together says the Lord, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18) The invitation of God to mankind is always with us. God invites us to come to Him, and he offers us […]
“Stuck in a Holding Pattern”
Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! (Psalm 27:14) Have you ever been on a plane that’s in a “holding pattern” while waiting to land? It can be challenging as the plane circles around and around waiting for clearance to land. I’ve […]
“A Pilgrim’s Life”
They “confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” (Hebrews 11:13) I love coming home. Whenever I travel, one of the greatest joys after a tiresome journey is to return home. We’ve lived in a few different places, some were nice, and some weren’t so great, but no matter where we’ve lived, I’ve […]
Going Out on a Limb
“It seemed for us … to send chosen men … with Barnabus and Saul. Men that have hazarded their lives for the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Acts 15:25,26 (KJV) The idiom “going out on the limb,” is generally understood to describe something done which is bold and assertive in action or speech, […]
“Called to be the Salt of the Earth”
Matthew 5:13 (NASB) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” The greatest sermon ever spoken was the Sermon on the Mount (Mt.5-7), where […]
“Disbelieving Jesus”
John 7:1-5 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. 2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the […]
“Pray Without Ceasing.” – What Does it Mean?
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” These three words in the KJV, NKJV, ESV versions in English (two words in Greek), are a command of scripture for us as believers in Christ. We can only ask, “How are we to live this?” The simple and immediate thought concerning this verse […]
“A Biblical Response to the Coronavirus”
The world is in an unprecedented crisis. When a crisis of any proportion happens, it’s easy to be negatively affected, and to be caught up in giving too much attention to the details and events happening around us. At such times, fear has the power to grip us, and worries have the power to […]