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”
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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!”
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”
Power of His Presence
The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. And the Lord did not remove the pillar of cloud or pillar of fire from its place in front of the people.Continue reading “Power of His Presence”
My Worship?
They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. — Romans 1:25 NLT It’s fascinating how human beings find meaning in the world around them, which sometimes shape their beliefs and behaviours in ways thatContinue reading “My Worship?”
Hills and Valleys 