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
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things (Philippians 4:8). This would be why I don’t go in for Halloween. … Continue reading
And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to … Continue reading
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:5). Again with the grace? Yes, … Continue reading
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions… (Ephesians 2:5) I like zombie movies. Go ahead and judge. You won’t be the … Continue reading