For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…(Ephesians 2:10) “Aha! See, I told you it’s about works!” Well, of course it is and no it isn’t. Beloved, Jesus does not love you because of what … Continue reading
For we are God’s workmanship…(Ephesians 2:10) You are hand-crafted, custom made, painstakingly formed by the Lord of the Universe. All his works are wonderful, including you. How could you ever, even for a moment, think you are anything less than … Continue reading
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:9). Because we would. Boast, that is. I mean, I … Continue reading
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works… (Ephesians 2:9) How high can you jump? You know, just jump straight up into the air? One … Continue reading
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– (Ephesians 2:8). Think of the best gift you have ever received. Seriously…stop for a moment and think about it. … Continue reading
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves…(Ephesians 2:8). I teach middle school. You’re welcome. Anyway, one of the adorably nightmarish traits of middle-schoolers is that they have a mind like a steel … Continue reading
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever (Psalm 145:1-2). So Easter’s over. It’s Monday. I hope … Continue reading
For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave (Psalm 86:13). Lost Alone Confused Empty That’s how I imagine the disciples felt on that Sunday morning. They must have figured that, after … Continue reading
Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones (Zechariah 13:7b). Everybody loves you when you’re winning. What happened to the crowds? Was it just last Sunday that the people … Continue reading
Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me (Psalm 41:9). Betrayal It’s a bitter, ugly word for a bitter, ugly deed. Perhaps the worst thing about betrayal is that, … Continue reading