December 18/19 Grace-Gripped will return on Monday as I am tied up with Daily Advent Prayer and Salvation Army. The Army starts each session with: “What are we doing? … The Most Good! Who are we doing it for? … The Father! And who else? … Others! ” What an Army indeed. What a God … Continue reading An Army indeed…
December 17, 2014 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him … John 3:16 New American Standard Believing: an action combining strength and conviction .. and in the same instant weakness and uncertainty. Believing feels right when everything is going right. It can feel elusive … Continue reading Whenever .. Whatever .. Whosoever ..
December 16, 2014 “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son ..” John 3:16 The Message How much is your “how much” worth? God loves you. You were worth his Son. Sometimes that may seem like a distant fact, when in reality it is what holds … Continue reading Son Designs …
December 15, 2014 “For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 New American Standard He loved what he created. Everything about everything that he spoke into existence was spoken and formed out of love. There were no regrets .. nothing to reconsider .. and nothing made from partial love. But then, God made you. First, … Continue reading His love never quits …
December 12, 2014 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 New American Standard A long time ago God told some slaves turned into priests to bless other slaves turned into “God’s Own Possession” : “The Lord bless you and keep you. The … Continue reading It Makes You Wonder …
December 11, 2014 “And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” Mark 2:14 English Standard He was despised. So were his friends. He made good money .. but no amount could make him … Continue reading To lead .. To leave .. And follow
December 10, 2014 “People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole.” Isaiah 26:3 The Message How much will your day be affected by letting the “peace of Christ rule” in your heart? It doesn’t matter if the world around you is peace-less … what about you? Will you let the peace of … Continue reading God’s Peace… a promise made….
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2 English Standard December 9, 2014 The good news had … Continue reading Waiting on God or leaving in the moment.
December 5, 2014 “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me, your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.” Psalm 138:8 English Standard Here is the promise over your life as this day begins. “The Lord will fulfill” what he has planned , for your life. When Christ moved into your life .. His Spirit took … Continue reading Hope Construction Partners…
December 3, 2014 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose trust is the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:7 New American Standard God places great weight on waiting. And waiting on the Lord results in more and more unfolding grace. We don’t like to wait on the Lord. It reveals who we are trusting … Continue reading Weighting … on the Lord
