Tag: grace
Servants of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 As Christians, we talk a lot about grace. We’re saved by grace, and we couldn’t make it through a day without grace so it’s only natural that we think a lot about it. Brennen Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel, a few …
The Date of Our Death
What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Romans 6:1-2 Obituaries have changed a lot through the years. If you read an obituary from several decades ago, it would probably tell a story …
Invincible?
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God Ephesians 2:8 Do you ever feel completely helpless? I hope so, it keeps us humble. A healthy developed self confidence wants to accomplish things on its own, and if the person is …
Scared Into Heaven?
Therefore gird up your minds, be sober, set your hope fully upon the grace that is coming to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 As a boy, I remember hearing a certain TV preacher who was always preaching about the end of world. He would literally yell out, “Jesus is …
What Goes Around, Comes Around
It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:5-6 There’s an old saying I’ve always liked, “What goes around, comes around”. I guess I like it because it reminds me that things won’t …
To Forgive Is Human?
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14 Why is forgiveness so important? Apparently, it’s very important according to St. Matthew. In Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew tells us that Jesus taught our forgiving others is directly tied …
The Pursuit of Purpose
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time. 2 Timothy 1:9 Does it surprise you to learn God has a purpose for your life? …
Little Letters Make a Big Difference
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12 Isn’t it amazing to think of the difference one little word can make? Over and over the …
No Game of Thrones Here
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4;16 For most of history, when people needed help it was not easy to find. Most people lived in the peasant class and had no one to champion …
