And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 1:14 ESV Grace. Overflowing. A sinner, undeserving of Christ's love. Yet, His Grace overflows, spilling into every hidden, shameful corner of the soul. Bringing Faith and Love to the unloveable, ... READ the POST
Failing to Transform Will Cause Us to Conform – Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Do not agree with or do the things of the this world as others do, or even be compliant with the ... READ the POST
Moment of Suffering – Eternity of Glory – 1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 ESV During the time Peter wrote this letter, Roman Emperor Nero was violently persecuting Christians - even ... READ the POST
A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy,he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 ESV Reflect/Verse Mapping May God be honored by our worship for the compassion and ... READ the POST
Amazing Love – Ezra 9:9
For we are slaves. Yet our God has not forsaken us in our slavery, but has extended to us his steadfast love before the kings of Persia, to grant us some reviving to set up the house of our God, to repair its ruins, and to give us protection[a] in Judea and Jerusalem. Ezra 9:9 ESV Reflect/Verse ... READ the POST
A Renewed Portion – 2 Corinthians 4:16
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV Verse Mapping Wasting - loss of strength, gradually reduce fullness Waste - loss of value, barren, breaking down, wear away Renew(ed) -to make fresh or strong ... READ the POST