Tag: Grace

Grace and Gratefulness

“He gives us more grace.” James 4:6 NIV. Extending grace to others is your fitting expression of gratefulness for God’s grace. My thoughts and comments today are about “grace and gratefulness.” I have been blessed. Our life, family, and ministry have been blessed by the grace of God and the […]

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Confidence

“We say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my Helper . .’” Hebrews 13:6 NIV. To be real, your confidence must have a strong foundation in the Word of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “confidence.” Life is better when you live with confidence. That doesn’t mean that everything […]

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Taking Responsibility

“I am innocent . . the responsibility is yours.” Matthew 27:24 NLT. Being a Christ-follower is simple, not complex; just follow Jesus. My thoughts and comments today are about “taking responsibility.” When religious leaders accused Jesus before Pilate, the Roman Governor questioned Him and announced, “I find no fault in […]

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A Forgiving Heart

“If you forgive those who sin against you, your Father will forgive you.”  Matthew 6:15 NLT. A forgiving heart offers love undeserved and unmeasured. My thoughts and comments today are about “a forgiving heart.” There will not be a shortage of offenses, nor a lack of opportunities – really necessities […]

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God’s Mercy

“I’m someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy.” 1 Timothy 1:16 The Message. Mercy is needed most and given best when deserved the least. As a child, I remember my grandmother, Irene, a most Godly and loving woman, often muttering more to herself than anyone around, […]

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