October 1, 2013 1 John 1:1-3 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to … Continue reading Unstoppable joy …
September 20, 2013 Dear Grace-Grippers, I will be away from Grace-Gripped for a writing/study concentration until October 1. Some of you know that “indefatigable” is one of my favorite Message words. It is found in Psalm 98:3 “He remembered to love us, a bonus to his dear family, Israel — indefatigable love.” As if God … Continue reading Indefatigable moments …
September 19, 2013 “Could it be any clearer? Our old way of life was nailed to the cross with Christ, a decisive end to that sin-miserable life — no longer at sin’s every beck and call! What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ’s sin-conquering death, we also get included in his … Continue reading The Fine Print of Being Included …
Grace-Gripped is in the NC mountains and will return on Thursday, the 19th. in his grip, Ken Continue reading
September 17, 2013 “But He’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously– take God seriously.” Micah 6:8 The … Continue reading Just 3 things …
September 16, 2013 “They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.” Acts 2:42 The Message With Jesus there is an “inside life” and an “outside life”. You begin to want what is real about faith. The earliest Jesus-Followers centered their lives around the words and … Continue reading Those strange Jesus-Followers …
September 13, 2013 “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the Lord; The humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34:1-2 New American Standard Do you … Continue reading Filling the margins …
September 12, 2013 “Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you won’t be tempted also.” Galatians 6:1 Holman Christian Standard Everyone will face a moment like this in their life. It doesn’t matter if you think … Continue reading It Only Takes A Moment…
September 11, 2013 Grace-Gripped is in the NC mountains and will return on Thursday. Continue reading
September 10, 2013 “That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not to be served — and then to give away his life in exchange for the many who are held hostage.” Matt. 20:28 The Message God loved you at your worst by “exchanging” his Son’s life for your life. … Continue reading Exchanged …
