As we move toward Thanksgiving, I’m going to take a look at one of my favorite worship songs. It’s written by Don Moen. Part of it is Scripture; all of it is scriptural. Feel free to sing along! Give thanks … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ephesians
For he himself is our peace…(Ephesians 2:14) It isn’t so much that he brings peace or makes peace or counsels peace or helps you find peace or teaches peace…though he does all those things. He is peace. Now, that’s a … Continue reading
But now in Christ Jesus you who were once far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13). What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus What can make me whole again? … Continue reading
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men)–remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded … Continue reading
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). The steps are laid out. All you have to do is walk. If you follow God’s … Continue reading
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