What thoughts come to mind when you hear the words "the grace of God?" Perhaps it is the word "undeserving." Maybe you begin to hum the tune of "Amazing Grace." Grace is a word that we are so familiar with, sometimes to a fault. If you want to be in awe once again of your amazing God and His amazing grace, listen to this message, found here.
Many years ago, Readers Digest reported the following: “A newspaper ran the following correction: “The title of The First Christian Church program in last week’s paper was written as ‘Our God Resigns.’ The actual title is ‘Our God Reigns.’” What a comfort it is to know that our God never resigns or retires! Rather, He is forever on His throne, rightfully ruling and reigning. The fact...
Just over a year ago, when it became evident the calendar would be staying “empty” longer than originally thought, my prayer was that although my calendar was empty, we might experience fullness. Not a fullness from busyness but rather a fullness from fellowship - with the Lord - and with one another. Now as life seems to pick up pace as abruptly as it skidded to a halt over a year ago, my...
Holiness: the central attribute of God. It is the only attribute of God that is mentioned three times in succession (He is "holy, holy, holy"). In this message, not only do we attempt to understand that which is beyond human comprehension - the holiness of God, but we also aim to consider some of the implications of His holiness in our every day lives. Click here to view this message.
“Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8)Oh, that we would put this pouring into practice!This verse specifically refers to the pouring out of one’s tears and complaints. How often do we find ourselves pouring out our tears and complaints to all BUT Him. The truth is, we may find that once we pour our heart out to Him, we don’t...
What should I do NEXT? How many times have we asked that? If you’re like me, it’s been too many times to count! I think that’s why I especially love what one commentator had to say regarding wisdom: “Wisdom is a practical, ‘what I do next’ kind of thing. It’s common when we’re under pressure to feel deep frustration and be uncertain of what to do. When we are in that situation, James says,...
“I don’t know.” Those were the words I repeated over and over again last week as my husband and I learned that we would be the ones in charge of 19 girls and their spring soccer season. “I don’t know.” I don’t know much about soccer. I don’t know how to work the scheduling app. I don’t know where the out-of-town fields are, what to do about missing uniforms, or how to find all the parents’...
He daily bears our burdens. He daily carries us in His arms. “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” (Psalm 68:19 NIV) Or, as the NLT says, “... For each day he carries us in his arms.” As this new day - and week - dawns and is fresh before us, I am so grateful for these truths. In picturing Him carrying us in His arms, I am reminded of carrying...
The wrath of God: not a message one typically searches out, but how very needful it is to hear, especially in terms of what Jesus Christ did to satisfy the wrath of God that we deserved! This message will cause you to be in awe of both your Savior and your salvation. Click here to view this message
This printable provides one verse per day, throughout the month of April, for you (or you and your family) to read, contemplate, and pray. From the compilation of these verses, we are reminded that faith is the key to life - both eternal life (salvation) - and life here on earth. It is "by grace through faith" that we have been saved (see Ephesians 2:8). Abraham believed and it was "credited to...