Identity in Christ

8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so weContinue reading “Identity in Christ”

Thank you God for Your grace

Gracious Lord, As born again believers, You call us to examine ourselves. And right now I confess there are things and ways that I have not honored You. In my family, on my job, with my friends, in all my roles and responsibilities I want to honor You, God. I know there are specific behaviorsContinue reading “Thank you God for Your grace”

Stop (fill in the blank) & Start Following Jesus

The truth is the thing or things you and I know we need to stop may be something we continue to battle. And the truth is that God does not love us any less.

A Prayer for Evangelism

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV Loving Father, I am so humbled by Your love. Thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, for the precious gift of salvation and new life.Continue reading “A Prayer for Evangelism”

Anger & Kindness, in Christ

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back proverbs 29:11. ESV The wisdom of the book of Proverbs is timeless, relevant and can be so convicting. A paraphrase of Proverbs 29:11, KJV, says a foolish person utters every word but a wise man keeps it in, untilContinue reading “Anger & Kindness, in Christ”