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For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) Jeremiah 29:11
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed ...
Sustaining <span class="highlight">grace</span> for difficult times
"But he said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”…. "(NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:9
More frequently, I am challenged by unpleasant circumstances to live for God. ...
For you have been saved by <span class="highlight">grace</span>, not of works
... to God. Jesus looked down upon us with mercy and He decided to save us.
Today Jesus’ death has brought salvation to us all. We must therefore reach out to this saving grace through Faith. It is by our ...
For you have been saved by <span class="highlight">grace</span>, not of works
... to God. Jesus looked down upon us with mercy and He decided to save us.
Today Jesus’ death has brought salvation to us all. We must therefore reach out to this saving grace through Faith. It is by our ...
Sustaining <span class="highlight">grace</span> for difficult times
"But he said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”…. "(NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:9
More frequently, I am challenged by unpleasant circumstances to live for ...
Barriers from living the Word of God
... other Christians do the same.
May God grant us grace and may he help and strengthen us as we seek to live for him by abandoning all human opinions and sentiments. Amen.
Taking God’s love for granted ...
Providence found me
... God) or under the navigation of God’s will. But in all, God gives grace to the humble (James 4:6-7; 1Peter 5:5-6). Certainly, God’s sun and rain bless all people regardless (Matthew 5:45). (James Rowe) ...
Life, the uncountable gift of God
... in which humanity is trying so hard to resist the attraction of the flesh (soil). All human wisdom and technologies are failing to help mankind survive this attack because it is only the grace of God that ...
From Zero to Hero
"his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging asked, “Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg? Some claimed that he was. Others said, “No, he only looks like him. “But he himself ...
The Power Therein
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline” (NIV) 2 Tim 1:7
Just a few days ago, I started a Bible reading plan entitled “Embracing Grace”. A ...
Talk it over with Christ
... an article for quite some time and every time I take my computer to type something, I go blank. I wondered why this was happening to me. I prayed to God about it and asked for grace to do more for him ...
Fighting temptation
... under grace? By no means! Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, ...
Does He forsake the 99?
... I shall not want.” God’s watchful eye remains on those who stay in His fold. He feeds (John 6:35), leads (John 10:27), and restores them (Psalm 23:3). But when one drifts away, His grace stretches outward—not ...
Silver or gold I do not have
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” (NIV) Acts 3:6
Peter and John stood at the temple gate, not as wealthy ...
What do you have that you did not receive?
... Gifts are not trophies, but tools—meant to glorify God and lift others. When we boast, we blind ourselves to grace. But humility invites more grace: “God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble” ...
He keeps watch over you
... each one of us. All we need to do is to dig deeper and drink deep from His brook of grace and fountain of love that comes refreshingly each day from His word.
Let us meditate on His word and greatness ...
For we are brethren
“And Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brethren.” (NKJV) Genesis 13:8
The booms in scientific discoveries ...
The Simple Christian
... a reaction. An effort with a reward that is worthwhile. Our heavenly father seeks a relationship with us. He desires that we approach His throne of grace daily. He requires our songs of praise and offering ...
Never forget the Gift
... deserve salvation, couldn't earn it, couldn't pay enough for it, but can receive it through the beloved grace of God. Never forget, Christian, when you were baptized into Christ, you received the blessings ...
Be like the Master
"Each one should use whatever gift he or she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
It is common to see and hear that people are now ...