Posts with the tag “grace”

 Building a Boat for 100 Years God told Noah to build a massive boat. There was no ocean nearby and no rain in sight. For nearly a century, Noah built. He faced critics and worked without applause. He...  Read More

 A Crime Scene, Not a Hall of FameLook at the names in Jesus’ family. This is not a list of spiritual superheroes. It is a list of sinners. Terah was an idol worshiper. Abraham lied about his wife. Ja...  Read More

Resting in Grace, Not Earning God’s FavorSalvation is not a reward for good behavior or religious effort; it is a gift, freely given by God through Christ. Many struggle with anxiety about whether the...  Read More

Living Empowered by Grace, Not Just Saved by ItGrace is both the foundation and the fuel of the Christian life. We are saved by grace; God’s unearned, undeserved favor, but grace does not stop at salv...  Read More

Facing the Past with Grace and Courage “Forgetting what lies behind” does not mean pretending our past never happened. Instead, it means our history no longer has the power to define or imprison us. S...  Read More

Grace and Peace Flow from Repentance and Forgiveness Grace and peace are not just pleasant words—they are the foundation of restored relationships. Grace is God’s unearned favor, given to us when we t...  Read More