For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Grace! What a powerful word. When we think about grace we usually think about kindness that we don’t deserve. So here Paul states that God’s gives us salvation through grace. This … Continue reading God’s Wonderful Grace
The Walk
The Goodness of God
The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.Lamentations 3:25 NLT People of faith depend on the goodness of God. Goodness is a quality most people look for in the way people interact with them. The homeless person living on the street depends on the goodness of strangers. … Continue reading The Goodness of God
In Those Days
In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 21:25 NLT This is the last verse in the book of Judges. The absence of a king is noted four times in Judges. When you read the words, "in those days" you get the impression that … Continue reading In Those Days
When God’s People Pray
Sometimes it’s good to reflect on your life and today I was doing just that. Last school year, I was in a new grade and my district chose new math and ELA curriculums. So in addition to that, everything else was new to me. It can be overwhelming when you have to master the curriculum … Continue reading When God’s People Pray
Listen and Obey
“If they listen and obey God, they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. Job 36:11 NLT Parents with young children do their best to raise well mannered children. So as soon as the child begins to speak you can hear these parents teaching the little one to … Continue reading Listen and Obey
God Showed Up!
When all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings who lived along the Mediterranean coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan River so the people of Israel could cross, they lost heart and were paralyzed with fear because of them. Joshua 5:1 NLT Here are these same … Continue reading God Showed Up!
Growth In Progress
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT There are some things in life that are easy and some things require effort. And there are things that have different outcomes in different arenas. This verse in my life … Continue reading Growth In Progress
The Lord, My Helper
Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you. I am the Lord, your Redeemer. I am the Holy One of Israel.’ Isaiah 41:14 NLT There are many situations and circumstances in life that can make you feel small and insignificant. There are many creatures in nature that … Continue reading The Lord, My Helper
Looking For Acceptance
In every family there always appears to be someone who is a bit different. Families are small communities that resemble the communities at large. Some family communities are caring and nurturing where help is available for those in need. If there is a problem, you are not isolated because the community comes together to resolve … Continue reading Looking For Acceptance
Developing Endurance
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. Romans 5:3-4 NLT What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of circumstances that seem to overwhelm you? … Continue reading Developing Endurance
