What Is Grace? The simplest definition is “unmerited favor.” To receive grace is to gain what is undeserved; it is to obtain what can never be earned or gained by our own efforts. The world has its own idea of what defines grace, but like all virtues, grace is rooted in the character of God. …
Author: sheilaalewine
I Am Not Afraid [The Tomb Is Empty]
If I had to choose one word to describe our world the past year it would be “fear.” Fear has been used as a tool to control the emotions, decisions, and actions of billions of people, most certainly the 330 million who live in the United States. Can I tell you something? I’ve not had …
The Sweet, Sweet Word of God
I once tried to memorize Psalm 119. I think I actually made it to around verse 64 before I gave up. That was years ago, so I can’t recite it now, but I’m sure it’s tucked away in an archived file in my brain somewhere! This psalm is unique, in that it consists of 22 …
How To Be Saved
I love the promise Jesus made to His disciples in John 14:1-3. Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I …
Beat A Path To God
Have you ever looked at someone else’s spiritual life and envied it? Or read about someone in the Bible and wondered how they arrived at such a place of knowing God and experiencing Him in such personal ways? I’ve been there. One friend had an amazing ability to pray back God’s Word to Him. Anytime …
