8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Our Salvation is a gift, freely given based on God’s love, not anything we have done or could do to earn it. Earned love is never a gift. When someoneContinue reading “Shack Dwellers”
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Understanding My Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Ephesians 1:3 The Holy Spirit began to speak toContinue reading “Understanding My Blessings”
Stink No More
19 And his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power(AT) is the same as the mighty strength(AU) 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead. Ephesians 1:19 Resurrection power is available to and in us.When I first read this, I pondered the idea of how much power I had in my life and walk withContinue reading “Stink No More”
Jesus in Daily Routine
30. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight .41.And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything hereContinue reading “Jesus in Daily Routine”
This Little Light of Mine
Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. Luke 11:34 Jesus is sharing how our light is to shine so others can see the wonder of joy and belief we have in Him. If we open our eyes wideContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”
He sees Your Tears
As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession—a woman’s only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow. When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. Luke 7:12 Jesus and His disciples were going from village to village preaching, teaching and healing. A widow’s son had died, and sheContinue reading “He sees Your Tears”
No Longer a Slave
5Then he said, “The Son of Man is no slave to the Sabbath; he’s in charge. Luke 6:5 Observation: Way too much in this chapter to settle on one verse, but this one sets up the rest by saying the Son of Man is not a slave but the Master of all commands and rules!Continue reading “No Longer a Slave”
Worship or Duty
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” God who is the Spirit and author of truth must be worshippedContinue reading “Worship or Duty”
The Aroma of Fresh Bread
“Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, just as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”32 Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the solemn truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but my Father is giving you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of GodContinue reading “The Aroma of Fresh Bread”
Calm and Quiet
On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. John 18:1-2 Judas knew exactly where to find Jesus because he had been there many times with Him. There is much to chew onContinue reading “Calm and Quiet”
Journey with Joyce 