In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will–to the praise of his glorious grace… (Ephesians 1:6). His glorious grace I love the sound of those words, and … Continue reading
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In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will (Ephesians 1:5). Such a huge little phrase Guess what? God didn’t choose you grudgingly. God didn’t say to himself, … Continue reading
In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ…(Ephesians 1:4-5). I tend to make things up as I go along. I muddle along, reactive instead of proactive, trying and often failing to MacGyver my way … Continue reading
For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). You are the chosen one. Well, maybe not the chosen one, but certainly a chosen one. … Continue reading
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Think you aren’t strong enough? Think you aren’t smart enough? Think you … Continue reading
How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is … Continue reading
Ephesians, anyone? Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:2). Have you ever considered the relationship between the words grace and peace? Paul always puts them together. Look through his letters and … Continue reading
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14). Maybe today Might be tomorrow A week from Tuesday, perhaps I can’t tell you when he will come to break what needs breaking and … Continue reading
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living(Psalm 27:13). Someday, it will all be perfect. Someday, our Lord will return for us, and creation will be made right. … Continue reading
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence (Psalm 27:12). You have an enemy. As it happens, he is The Enemy. Your enemy wants you to fail, … Continue reading