Loving and Forgiving

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. — Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT Last week, we discussed how to love others well, and we all know that sometimesContinue reading “Loving and Forgiving”

It Can Take Time 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.— 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV “A new creation”, meaning being restored to God, “the old”, meaning our selfish lifestyles and “the new”, meaning being transformed into the likeness of Christ. It is important to knowContinue reading “It Can Take Time “

Intents Under Scrutiny

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”

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 Jesus is full of graceContinue reading “Grace Has a Name (Part 2)”

Grace Has a Name

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”

The Right Time is Now!

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!”

Tick Says the Clock!

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 Today’s Bible passage might seem slightly morbid; however, it’s the truth we all have to faceContinue reading “Tick Says the Clock!”