“Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus.      Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it.     It’s God’s gift from […]

“Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. Ephesians‬ ‭6:15-16 MSG What are your essentials for life? Shelter? Food? Water? Clothes? Yes, those are needed tangibles but what about the intangibles you need? The things you can’t see […]

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s witness and followed Jesus. The first thing he did after finding where Jesus lived was find his own brother, Simon, telling him, “We’ve found the Messiah” (that is, “Christ”). He immediately led him to Jesus.   ‭‭John‬ ‭1:40-41 ‭MSG‬‬ What’s the very first thing you do when […]

“Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. Ephesians‬ ‭6:15-16 MSG What are your essentials for life? Shelter? Food? Water? Clothes? Yes, those are needed tangibles but what about the intangibles you need? The things you can’t see […]

 “Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way.     Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.”Jude 1:22, 23 MSG Notice how we are exhorted to: “Go easy” “Go after” “Be tender”…with people.    Those who are reluctant or having […]

“Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus.    Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it.    It’s God’s gift from start to […]

“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.    But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.    You […]

“At one time you all had your backs turned to God, thinking rebellious thoughts of Him, giving Him trouble every chance you got.    But now, by giving Himself completely at the Cross, actually dying for you, Christ brought you over to God’s side and put your lives together, whole and holy in His presence.    You […]

“You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.’     It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his […]

“There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.    Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just […]