In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding(Ephesians 1:8). Wise enough to know that we broken ones couldn’t … Continue reading
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us…(Ephesians 1:8) Lavish To give freely, to bestow generously upon, to shower with God has not … Continue reading
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men (Psalm 71:4). Twenty-Three years. Twenty-Three years since “Nine-One-One” became “Nine-Eleven.” Twenty-Three years since we awakened to fire and smoke and terror … Continue reading
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins…(Ephesians 1:7) I am forgiven. You know, I think that 97.38% of all therapists could be put out of business if folks truly understood and believed those three little … Continue reading
In him we have redemption through his blood…(Ephesians 1:7) When I was a kid, years before I came to Christ, I briefly attended a local church’s youth group. I remember singing this song: I’ve been redeemed, by the blood of … Continue reading
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, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.(Ephesians 1:6). In … Continue reading
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, which he has freely given us…(Ephesians 1:6). Freely Given No strings, no fine … Continue reading
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
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. He 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