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The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].—Proverbs 16:1-2 AMP IContinue reading “Intents Under Scrutiny”

For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. —Titus 2:11 NLT But God has shown us how much he loves us—it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us! —Romans 5:8 GNT For the past few weeks, we have been discussing the marvelous and amazing Grace ofContinue reading “What if…?”

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth… And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.—John 1:14, 16-17 NKJV Jesus is full of graceContinue reading “Grace Has a Name (Part 2)”

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth… And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.—John 1:14, 16-17 NKJV Human beings are created toContinue reading “Grace Has a Name”

For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God’s gift, so that no one can boast about it. —Ephesians 2:8-9 GNT The first time I heard the phrase, “fight for Grace”, I thought it was slightly weird. However, as theContinue reading “The Fight for Grace”

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go. — Ecclesiastes 9:10 NET The saying “time waits for no one” is a truth that forces us to want toContinue reading “The Right Time is Now!”

“And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, ‘Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.’” — John 8:7 ESV Today’s verse is Jesus’ reply to the scribes and Pharisees who brought a woman who was allegedly caught in adultery.Continue reading “Heart of Compassion”

Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” Has Christ been divided into factions?…—1 Corinthians 1:12-13 NLT The tendency to exalt charismatic and dynamic leaders is still prevalent today in the church. Clever and vibrant Christian speakersContinue reading “Cliques (Part 2)”