14 The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:14 CSB) A few younger people I know are trying to buy their first home. At a time when the economy and housing market is not conducive to...
In Our Corner
7 The angel of the Lord encampsaround those who fear him, and rescues them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good.How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:7-8 CSB) The devotional I was reading this morning from In Touch Ministries had this to say that I thought was good...
His Power Toward Us
18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his...
Wisdom, Revelation and Knowledge
17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,[a] would give you the Spirit[b] of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. (Ephesians 1:17 CSB) Our pastor began a new series on Ephesians the other week and this week some of the scripture he used really spoke to...
Protected and Nurtured
11 He protects his flock like a shepherd;he gathers the lambs in his armsand carries them in the fold of his garment.He gently leads those that are nursing. (Isaiah 40:11 CSB) The world can be a very hard place. It does not provide an easy welcoming place for us to...