What is it about us that wants to hide or diminish our faults? Have you ever considered that when we do so, we are lying to God and deceiving ourselves? There may be momentary comfort in cloaking your sin, but it is a sign of discord from God. Pride, deceit, fear and selfishness are part ofContinue reading “Taking Advice from the Beloved Disciple – 1John 1:5-10 (10 min)”
Category Archives: Grace
What is God’s Will for Me In This? (Romans 12:1-2)
How many times have you wondered what the will of God was? All believers want to please the LORD (perhaps in varying degrees based on spiritual maturity), but so many struggle with what is the will of the LORD? With numerous teachings from intelligent and experienced people, opinions offered by friends and family, and soContinue reading “What is God’s Will for Me In This? (Romans 12:1-2)”
Expect Change at the Fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11)
All over the world, people are sensing that this is a time of change. Momentum is building. Do you perceive it? What are your thoughts on all the developments in the news? Are they just random or causal? Consider the technological changes, the vast number of people migrating to other countries, the weather events, theContinue reading “Expect Change at the Fullness of the Gentiles (Romans 11)”
Those who Have Ears to Hear (Romans 10)
Have you ever felt frustrated because you have been misunderstood and your attempts to reach someone have not been received despite the copious expressions through spoken word, written text, and actions? I have. Sometimes, I think that if I could just communicate an idea differently, my friend, family member, or acquaintance would understand and thenContinue reading “Those who Have Ears to Hear (Romans 10)”
Dare to Understand Romans 9?
Romans 9 has caused readers to question, debate and form various opinions that sometimes separate believers. From what I can find, questions and conclusions about God’s election have been recorded since Augustine’s book “Confessions,” written in 397/398 A.D., and Pelagius’s response to Augustine in 405 A.D. Then the debate continued through centuries up to thisContinue reading “Dare to Understand Romans 9?”
Humility in God’s Election (Romans 9)
It seems as though much of the world is in distress due to conflicts between and within nations, governments, social frameworks, faith groups, and families. There are many converging issues while approaching a dimly seen pinnacle from a human temporal perspective. Dissatisfaction is rampant because so many people’s reasonable expectations are confronted by opposing strategies, policies,Continue reading “Humility in God’s Election (Romans 9)”
Eternally Loved & Earnesly Longing – Romans 8, Part 3
Have you ever noticed that some of the strongest warnings and exhortations in the Bible are to those who toy with the idea of compromise with other worldviews or systems? There is a central theme throughout Scripture that anyone who desires God’s eternal life, love, and promises must be willing to be devoted to God despiteContinue reading “Eternally Loved & Earnesly Longing – Romans 8, Part 3”
No Condemnation or Separation – Romans 8, Part 2
My Father started me on a voyage with siblings through various terrains that I was never to make my home. I was naive when I started. I was just so excited to be here; travelling; learning; and with so much to do! For a time, I forgot who He was and why I was even here! At first,Continue reading “No Condemnation or Separation – Romans 8, Part 2”
No Condemnation in Christ – Romans 8, Part 1
I am so thankful that my eternity rests in the hands of my Father who is made a covenant with me that He cannot break without ceasing to be what He has declared about Himself in His Word. Consider that for a moment. If God breaks His covenant to bring those whom He has redeemedContinue reading “No Condemnation in Christ – Romans 8, Part 1”
Seed Plot (Part 2) The Royal Offer to Wed
“Part 1” of this blog called “Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place” started with questions about whether one man could save world. If you didn’t review it, you may want to check it out. Now we head into “Part 2” which explains how God’s intervention (His introduction of a new kind of human) wasContinue reading “Seed Plot (Part 2) The Royal Offer to Wed”
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