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”
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The Fight for Grace
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”
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!”
Heart of Compassion
“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”
Cliques (Part 2)
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)”
Cliques
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 Having cliques can be interesting and exciting especially if motivated by a common interest. In an organisation or institution, cliquesContinue reading “Cliques”
Why Do You Seek Him?
When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. — John 6:25-26 ESV The incident in today’s verses happened the dayContinue reading “Why Do You Seek Him?”
Be Swift to Hear
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. — James 1:19-20 NKJV Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and whatContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
Fragrance of Life
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being savedContinue reading “Fragrance of Life”
Hills and Valleys 