Grace is messy! God’s grace reaches down into our messy lives and transforms us from the inside out. This only happens when we embrace God’s grace. Our problem is that we are comfortable with a domesticated grace based on our own performance or effort. The truth is that God’s grace is extended to us regardless … Continue reading Uncensored Grace
Three reasons to give thanks to God
One of the characteristics of a follower of Jesus is thanksgiving. While we are to “be thankful in all circumstances”, Paul focuses his thanksgiving on the spiritual blessings that come through walking with Christ. He gives us three reasons to give thanks to God. Colossians 1:12-14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified … Continue reading Three reasons to give thanks to God
Peace with God
Romans 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us." Our faith produces two things in us: It makes us right with God It gives us peace with God God credits us with righteousness when … Continue reading Peace with God