4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us,[a]5 made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! 6 He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, (Ephesians 2:4-6 CSB) Because...
The Dividing Line
2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins 2 in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world,according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now working in the disobedient. (Ephesians 2:1-2 CSB) Our past, surely our present and future, have a dividing line - that time...
One Big Enticement
1 For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. (Hebrews 2:1 CSB) Have you ever received really good advice that really helped you in some aspect of life? Then after a while you tend to drift...
Forgetting What is Behind
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Trying to put the past behind us can be a very difficult task. We tend to want to...
Always There
19 Consider my enemies; they are numerous,and they hate me violently.20 Guard me and rescue me;do not let me be disgraced,for I take refuge in you.21 May integrity and what is rightwatch over me,for I wait for you. (Psalm 25:19-21 CSB) Sometimes it feels as if the world is against us. That there...