1 John 2:1 “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” Imagine a world without repentance. It would be run by hypocrites, since repentance is what keeps us honest. Words Continue Reading…
John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Stevia. Splenda. Sweet ‘N Low. Equal. Nutrasweet. Sugar substitutes have become familiar commodities in our diet. Some Continue Reading…
Daniel 5:23 “…But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways.” If I saw a hand out of nowhere writing something on the wall, I guess my face would pale and my knees would knock, too. That was the reaction Babylonian King Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” [ESV] The day finally came. Six weeks earlier my husband had Continue Reading…
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Spring semester at my college begins this week. The text I use for my Public Speaking classes is Continue Reading…
1 Chronicles 19:3 But the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Do you think, because David has sent comforters to you, that he is honoring your father? Have not his servants come to you to search and to overthrow and to spy out the land?” Have you ever found Continue Reading…
Matthew 10:8 “…Freely you have received; freely give.” No Strings Attached. That’s the name of the ministry the ladies in our church embarked upon a few years ago. We made trays of goodies for the local librarians and police department. We gave out water bottles at a Fourth of July Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 6:1 “As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” How could we forget to access something so powerful? Why do we struggle far longer than we need to? Where did we get the idea that our need for grace stopped at the cross? Continue Reading…
Romans 5:18 “Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.” The first week of the new year has provided the following: A frozen pipe threatening to release an unwanted gush of water into our upstairs bedroom. A dishwasher Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 2:7 “Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.” How do we respond to weak believers? Do we throw them under the bus or extend an olive branch? “All we are saying… is give peace a chance…” Continue Reading…