In Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul tells us, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” (ESV). Over and over again in Ephesians Paul highlights the wonders of God’s grace. He goes […]

“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers” (Romans 8:29 ESV). Put simply, the word foreknew or foreknown means to know beforehand. But what does that mean? Well, throughout the Bible the word known is […]

“You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 ESV). Do you realize that you are not your own… that you are a steward of everything you are and everything you have? You are to glorify God with all that you are and […]

Romans 8:18 ESV For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. This week I did something I usually try to avoid: I paid far too much attention to the news. Watching the news can be utterly depressing; it can […]