“…and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:24 October 27, 2022 If you don’t want to see how horrifying slavery was in the Deep South, don’t see the movie “12 Years a Slave.” Slavery was woven into Roman society in the first century. Though […]
“..and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:24 October 26, 2022 There are times when the instrument panel on an unfamiliar car can be exasperating, especially if it is a rental car in an airport: headlights, wipers, gas cap, radio, air conditioner. It helps
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 October 25, 2022 Imagine the entire human race in an enormous courtroom of the universe. God, the Judge, renders a verdict. The gavel comes down. Every human being is guilty. The penalty cannot be paid. The only currency that is acceptable
“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it.” Romans 3:21 October 24, 2022 In the day in which we live one would think our greatest need is for a new president, or an energy source other than fossil fuels, or
“For you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?” 1 Corinthians 3:3 October 21, 2022 The Holy Spirit works to bring us along to maturity in the Christian life, conforming us to the image of
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“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:16-17 October 20, 2022 Watching a baseball pitcher carefully calculate what kind of pitch to throw next, with so much at stake, is the stuff of watchful suspense.
“And he answered them, ‘Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way?’” Luke 13:2 October 19, 2022 Some Christians struggle “to find God’s will.” Such a quest can become quite difficult and confusing. For example, a bride gets sick on the day of
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“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 October 18, 2022 There is a life God wants us to live (“The days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them.” Psa. 139:16). God gives us guidance by making us wise.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 October 18, 2022 Decisions, decisions, decisions. Life is filled with them. As a Christian, we are to discern
“A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.” Proverbs 14:17 October 14-15, 2022 “To dwell there above with the saints that we love will be glory. But to dwell here below with the saints that we know is another story.” This is not an invitation to cynicism, but
