“For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith…for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.” (Hebrews 4:2,10) Our… Continue reading Where Help Comes From
Tag: Grace
In Whom You Believe
There is a question that distinguishes the Believer and the pretender, the one who overcomes and the one who turns back. We are imperfect and make many mistakes, choose selfish ways and succumb to the enemy’s lies and snares, yet we have believed and when asked whether we would leave, respond, “To whom shall we go?… Continue reading In Whom You Believe
Thorn in the Flesh
"So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me,… Continue reading Thorn in the Flesh
The Amazing God
In our worship God reveals Himself, the splendor of His amazingness, a characteristic which nothing can compare. Every believer can testify to the Amazing grace they have experienced first hand. It is the contrast of what we know we deserve and the forgiveness and righteousness He gives instead. Our rationale is astounded, words fail, emotions… Continue reading The Amazing God
Wild Grapes
I discovered a huge amount of wild grapes on our property. I looked on the internet and found jelly and jam recipes for wild grapes. We have had a serious drought this year in the spring and again in late summer continuing into the fall. I have seen on various wine tasting and wine making… Continue reading Wild Grapes
God’s History of Grace
The World seems fixed on death and evil. However, God’s grace and lovingkindness to His creation is marked in history. The greatest single event being the incarnation of Yeshua Messiah, His life, death, resurrection and subsequent redemption of all who believe upon Him. Untold numbers of books could be written upon the ramifications of this… Continue reading God’s History of Grace
Efforts and Grace
I was reminded of several interrelated things today. First, I was sad that an irresistible swarm of cabbage leave worms attacked and consumed every leaf of Kale and Turnip greens in my garden. I have bees, so I could not fight them with insecticide and organic methods were useless against such a horde. Then I considered… Continue reading Efforts and Grace
Human Wisdom
If I could offer you nothing but human wisdom I would be deceiving you that I was something other than a weak flawed human just like you. However, if I knew the perfect God-Man who was the door to life evermore and the only healer, restorer and savior; I could tell you all He has… Continue reading Human Wisdom
Pursue Holiness
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14. "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?" I Corinthians 6:9. "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48. Salvation and good works go hand… Continue reading Pursue Holiness
You Are Doing This Wrong
Most of us are well acquainted with our deficiencies. Simply telling someone they should be patient, or kind or whatever is not apt to do anything but increase guilt and frustration. Recently, I was driving my truck with a load that was hanging beyond the tailgate by about three feet. The load was really well… Continue reading You Are Doing This Wrong
Brokenhearted Sinner
Dietrich Bonhoeffer is known for his opposition to Hitler ending in his martyrdom and also for great works he published including "Costs of Discipleship". However, before these events, right after he obtained his doctorate and became eligible for the ministry, he accepted a position in Barcelona Spain for one year. There he had opportunity… Continue reading Brokenhearted Sinner
