Grace Full God is. That’s the starting point. Many words could be added to this brief complete sentence to try to describe Him. One that I like is “superlative.” The dictionary says “unsurpassed level or extent; surpassing all others.” In my recent time in Scripture, I have come across several words or phrases that expand on God’s “surpassing all others.” […]
Humility…Emulates Jesus, Pleases God “Your boasting is not good” (1 Cor. 5:6). “Let another praise you and not your own lips” (Prov. 27:2). “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). I could stop here […]
Reconciliation What was Jesus’ main job when He came to earth? It was to reconcile sinful man to His Father. The dictionary defines reconcile (a verb) “to restore to friendship or harmony.” The Bible goes a couple words further and adds, “with God.” We were lost and adrift in our sin when we met Jesus. But thank God, as Paul […]
Two Spirits Two Fathers Two Destinations Today we’re continuing our theme of choices. Our days are filled with them starting with getting out of bed…or not, what to have for breakfast, what to wear, etc. Some choices don’t require a lot of thought and many are done out of habit. But there are those that require a lot of thought, […]
Right Or Wrong What if Scripture is true? Are you willing to gamble your eternity on it? I know there may be those reading this who don’t believe in a personal God who is involved in our lives, an afterlife, or a day of reckoning. What if you’re wrong? Humor me. Have you ever encountered a sign that warned of […]
Two Laws Two Minds Two Options Life is filled with choices. Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Today’s thought is an offer from God to consider a choice that will determine the quality of your remaining time on earth and, more importantly, where you will spend eternity. Paul’s letter to the Romans […]