Monthly Archives: June 2014

When God traded for you …

Posted on 06/30/2014 by

July 1, 2014 “So God said, in effect, “If that’s what you want, that’s what you get.” It wasn’t long before they were living in a pigpen, smeared with filth, filthy inside and out. And all this because they traded … Continue reading →

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How will you treat God today…?

Posted on 06/29/2014 by

June 30, 2014 “Open your eyes and there it is! By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power, for instance, … Continue reading →

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Coming back …

Posted on 06/25/2014 by

June 26, 2014 “and so Naomi was back, and Ruth the foreigner with her, back from the country of Moab. They arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.” Ruth 1:22 The Message Naomi came “back” bitter .. … Continue reading →

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Breakin’ out in the open …

Posted on 06/18/2014 by

June 19,2014 “He is about to break into the open with his rule, so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.” 2 Timothy 4:2 The … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2014 Grace Gripped is away until Wednesday.

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Running loose and running wild …

Posted on 06/16/2014 by

June 17, 2014 “Since they didn’t bother to acknowledge God, God quit bothering them and let them run loose.” Romans 1:28 The Message We all want a nice story where God intervenes and makes everything work out. We want Him … Continue reading →

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The First Things ….

Posted on 06/15/2014 by

June 16, 2014 “I thank God through Jesus for every one of you. That’s first” Romans 1:8 The Message Do you see what happens when this “faith” .. this indwelling life of Jesus .. and his Spirit come alive in … Continue reading →

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A Declared Life …

Posted on 06/11/2014 by

June 12, 2014 “..who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead.” Romans 1:4 New American Standard The great external fact of the internal reality of your life is summed up in this Son … Continue reading →

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Called for real …

Posted on 06/09/2014 by

June 10, 2014 “.. called as saints .. You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ” Romans 1:7 New American Standard and The Message No one is ever comfortable being called a “saint”. It is … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2014 “… set apart for the gospel of God …” Romans 1:1 New American Standard It is supposed to be your life. It is supposed to be the one thing missing that will fill and make your life … Continue reading →

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