Today I read Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, which he also penned while under house arrest in Rome. This letter was delivered by Tychicus as well and likely circulated among several of the churches. Ephesians is a rich book. I’ve read it many times and studied through it on many occasions and yet, it never …
Tag: Peace
The Danger of Being Bitter
Hebrews 12:5-17 – See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many are defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For you know that even …
Mercy For Today (John Piper)
I thought this was worthy sharing today. A good reminder that we only need enough grace and mercy for today; tomorrow will take care of itself. Have a blessed week! ******* Mercy for Today By John Piper Original source The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they …
The Peace of Jesus
Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27 These words of Jesus, …
Grace Beats Regret
I am struck by a phrase in this verse: that we would be holy and blameless before Him. It doesn’t say “might be” or “hopefully will be.” It says that God chose us, before we were ever born, so that we would be holy and blameless before Him. And why we were chosen to be …
