grace

The Blessing Of “Shall Not”

January 18, 2026 There are many people in the world who reject God and His word, pointing to the Ten Commandments are being “excessively restrictive” as they say a bunch of “shall nots.” In closer inspection and understanding you will…

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Blessing in Correction from God

October 19, 2025 The scriptures tell us that God’s ways are not our ways; in fact, they are far above our ways and thoughts. Therefore, when we are corrected by God, we must know it is for our good, even…

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The World, The Flesh, and The Devil

September 14, 2025 Christians often are described as being in a constant battle with the world, the flesh, and the devil. Although the exact words are not seen, the premise is there. James 3:14–15 (ESV) — 14 But if you…

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The Gift of Suffering

August 10, 2025 What a title! Some would advise that a title like that will not build an audience, and that I should allure you to benefits rather than come right out with the truth. The Bible, however, is extremely…

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The Throne of Grace

June 1, 2025 In the Old Testament book of Esther, we read of the great dilemma of the Jews. Haman had convinced the king to place a bounty on the heads of the Jewish people and have them killed on…

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Encouragement for the Encourager

August 11, 2024 Do you consider yourself to be an encourager? There are many promises in the Word of God for those who take the time to encourage others. Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) — 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,…

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Weeping May Endure for a Night

August 4, 2024 You have no doubt noticed that whenever you experience pain or sickness, it most often seems worse at night. You are not alone. Job expressed the same consideration: Job 30:17 (ESV) — 17 The night racks my…

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The Grace of Being Content

July 21, 2024 What comes to your mind when you hear the word, “contentment?” Most often people think of a warm fuzzy feeling like you would picture a contented cow chewing the cud. Is that kind of contentment possible in…

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The Pleasure of The Lord

May 5, 2024 If you love someone, you’ll want to know what pleases them. It’s an appropriate thing to ask couples to see if they really know the other person. In what do they take pleasure? Peter gives that advice…

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The Shining Face of God

August 7, 2023 God has given us insight into what He is like as He has revealed Himself in His word. The various phrases that deal with God’s shining face are great examples that depict the benefits that we find…

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Supplies of Grace

May 28, 2023 The biblical term “grace” is a loaded word that means “unmerited favor or gift” but so much more. Not only is grace a favor or gift that is unmerited, but this gift also includes “mercy” which means…