“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”Eccl. 3:11 We have had a difficult couple of weeks at our house as one of our boys got life out of sequence and we find ourselves going to be grandparents just 6 months after the wedding. I have agonized for the sins…
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 I always told you that you have three parents and that the ones here on earth are not perfect, but the One…
“…for you were formerly of darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:8-9 Several things really stood out to…
“He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our…
I read through Galatians this morning and am again just astounded at God’s grace! We can do nothing to earn our salvation, lose our salvation, or to further our position with God. We are already at the top of the pile, His sons and daughters, the apple of his eye,…
I found this verse as I was reading and praying about forgiving someone of a very hurtful debt that accumulated over many years and through many circumstances. I have chosen to forgive and am laying it at the feet of Jesus, but I also know that it will be a…
“My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver And search for her as for hidden treasures;…
As children of the King, when we stand before the judgment seat, we will be reminded that God has already judged us and through the blood of Jesus, we are righteous. The Bible says that as we are at the White Throne Judgment, we will receive crowns. What are these…
I ran across a gem today in Joshua: “Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass.” Joshua 21:45 This was stated after Israel took the land and entered in with peace. It wasn’t until later, when they…
“Teach me to do Your will,For You are my God;Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me.In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.And in Your lovingkindness, cut off my enemiesAnd destroy all those who afflict my soul,For I…