July 31, 2008 “Grace, because God is putting everything together again through the Messiah, invites us into life — a life that goes on and on and on, world without end.” Romans 5:21 The Message How do want to live life…? You can live today in Grace … or … You can live under grit. [...]
Archive for July, 2008
30 Jul
July 30, 2008 “If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care– then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, [...]
28 Jul
July 29, 2008 “This time I’m writing out the plan in them, carving it on the lining of their hearts. I’ll be their God, they’ll be my people. They won’t go to school to learn about me, or buy a book called God in Five Easy Lessons.” Hebrews 8:10-11 The Message Do you know…? Your [...]
27 Jul
July 28, 2008 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world — your mind and heart — put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.” Matt. 5:8 The Message What world will you live out of today …? You were born in an outside world. That world is falling apart. That world cannot make [...]
24 Jul
July 25, 2008 “The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense…” 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Message What about today …? Your new life in Christ will only make perfect sense in the Message of the [...]
24 Jul
July 25, 2008 Note: Dear Grippers, You will notice that In His Grip has become Grace Gripped. This actually is the fourth name change over the last four years. It began as FIRST LOVE … became FIRST PRIORITY … then IN HIS GRIP … and now GRACE GRIPPED. It reflects the secured journey of my [...]
24 Jul
July 24, 2008 “Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you.If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” Psalm 34:17-18 The Message Where is God …? … He’s listening to your cry for help. He’s rescuing you [...]
23 Jul
July 23, 2008 “Jesus has the last word on everything and everyone, from angels to armies. He’s standing right alongside God, and what he says goes.” 1 Peter 3:22 The Message Do you believe the Jesus has the last word on everything and everyone today? Are you starting this Day with the love that Jesus offers [...]
21 Jul
July 22, 2008 “The law always ended up being used as a Band-Aid on sin instead of a deep healing of it. And now what the law code asked for but we couldn’t deliver is accomplished as we, instead of redoubling our own efforts, simply embrace what the Spirit is doing in us.” Romans 8:4 [...]
20 Jul
July 21, 2008 “So now we have a high priest who perfectly fits our needs: completely holy, uncompromised by sin, with authority extending as high as God’s presence in heaven itself. Unlike the other high priests, he doesn’t have to offer sacrifices for his own sins every day before he can get around to us [...]
