“For by grace you have been saved through faith . . the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 NKJV. Your identity is not found in the debris of your past failures. My thoughts and comments today are about “history and destiny.” Everyone has a history; everyone has a destiny. History is […]
“Christ in you, the hope of Glory.” Colossians 1:27 NKJV. Spiritual nurture is essential for effective and enduring change. My thoughts and comments today are about “nature and nurture” This morning, comments from my friend, Shane, prompted some reflection on the origin of behavior and development of character. It seems […]
“Jesus . . became poor so that you through His poverty might become [enriched].” 2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV. Redemption is the lavish application of God’s grace to remove every cause for regret. My thoughts and comments today are about “regrets, repentance, and redemption.” Everyone has regrets. Everyone makes mistakes. What […]
“We have redemption through His blood, [and] the forgiveness of sins.” Ephesians 1:7 NKJV. Without a selfless act of forgiveness, you are imprisoned by an inescapable past. My thoughts and comments today are about “love and forgiveness.” Who has not been wronged, whether slightly or severely? And who has not […]
“Samson prayed . . ‘Remember me, O God . . strengthen me just once more.’” Judges 16:28 NIV “If you entertain a wrong appetite for a moment, you may struggle for a lifetime.” My thoughts and comments today are about “failure and redemption.” Everybody likes a success story of someone […]