Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
For we are His workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.King James BibleFor we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.New King...
I love sheep even if they aren’t the smartest animal in the world, but the sheepherding dogs are absolutely amazing at leading them in the directions they need to go. They are indispensable…kind of like us, the ‘sheep’, needing direction by our Shepherd. Reply Yvonne Pratt says: Wh...
In Jesus, grace and truth are perfectly embodied and revealed. This fullness indicates that through Christ, believers receive the complete revelation of God's character and the means of salvation. The combination of grace and truth in Jesus assures believers of God's love and the certainty of ...
10 God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. Read full chapter Ephesians 2:10 New International Version 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do ...
Let’s explore the context of this commonly quoted verse and what it really means about our struggles, God’s faithfulness, and our need to rely on Him when life feels unbearable. Is This Phrase in the Bible? As stated, most people who say this are misquoting Scriptures about temptation. ...
. When we try to usurp God’s rightful place for our own, we are trying to achieve something we truly cannot. There is no one that can occupy His place – therefore it is a “sin”, “wickedness”, “a lie” and “rebellion” to be “Proud” or put my “Self” before God....
Some say it’s a time when we are supposed to find the presence of God in everyday life. The Most Rev. Dr. Jonn Sentamu, Archbishop of York from 2005 to 2020, suggested as much in his 2015 Ash Wednesday meditation when he said, “Lent is a time to get to know God better.”[1...
It is a moment-by-moment walk with God that helps us control the use of our tongues and speak kindly, and be a blessing to God and others. I know I want that! How about you? Practical Tips For Controlling Our Tongues Here are some practical ways to control our tongues. But remember...
4. We live full-time in our vintage Airstream trailer and travel around during the year seeing family and friends.I know we are crraaazzzzyyyy! After we had our daughter my husband and I both knew that I wanted to stay home with her. We prayed a lot about it and felt God was leadi...