Posts with the tag “grace”

In the depths of a Roman prison, an unlikely friendship blossomed between two men: Paul, the apostle, and Onesimus, a runaway slave. Their story, captured in the brief but powerful book of Philemon, offers profound insights into forgiveness, transformation, and the revolutionary nature of Christian love.Imagine for a moment the tension-filled scene: Onesimus, standing before his former master Phil...  Read More

In the bustling world we live in, it's easy to feel drained, both physically and spiritually. We often find ourselves yearning for rejuvenation, much like stepping into a hot shower after an exhausting day. But what if we could be that refreshing presence for others? What if our interactions left people feeling energized, encouraged, and spiritually uplifted?This idea of being a "refresher" to oth...  Read More

The Author of Our Story: Embracing God's Sovereign GraceHave you ever found yourself at odds with how life unfolds? Perhaps you've been engrossed in a book or movie, only to be disappointed by its ending. It's natural to think, "If I were writing this story, I'd have ended it differently." But here's a profound truth we often overlook: we aren't the authors of life's grand narrative.God, the ultim...  Read More

In the annals of history, few stories capture the essence of divine mercy and human repentance quite like the tale of Nineveh. This ancient city, known for its wickedness and depravity, stands as a testament to the transformative power of God's message and the potential for redemption that exists within even the most hardened hearts.Imagine a city so vile that child sacrifice was a common practice...  Read More

How do faith and actions (good works, obedience) fit together? While recognizing that salvation is completely a gift from God, including . . .  Read More

I once read a quote from a pastor named John Phillips who said, “In the Book of Galatians, we get to see what Paul’s soul looks like when. . .  Read More

Do you remember the Frank Sinatra song “Love and Marriage”? The first verse of the song goes a little something like this. . .  Read More