God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 What did Paul mean when he said that God saved us by His grace? In Ephesians 2, the apostle explained what it means and what we need to be saved from. It all… Continue reading Saved By The Grace Of God
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Love and compassion: Bible verses that teach us to care
Painted hands formed together to form a heart. (Photo by Tim Marshall from Unsplash) Love and compassion are portrayed in the Bible as the guiding principles that humanity should aspire to. These profound values are more than simply words on paper; they are fundamental tenets that form the basis of the Christian religion. In the… Continue reading Love and compassion: Bible verses that teach us to care
Humbled to be Exalted
Jesus scolded Peter after he pulled his sword and chopped off the ear of one of the servants of the high priest who had come to arrest Him. “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels” (Matthew 26:52-53)? Jesus needed… Continue reading Humbled to be Exalted
Reconcile Quickly
One of my favorite stories from The Office is the plot of Season 2, Episode 21, titled “Conflict Resolution.” In the episode, the blundering boss, Michael Scott, wants to show his management skills by resolving workplace disputes. He pulls out his corporate binder full of instructions and spends the entire episode making all the conflicts worse. It… Continue reading Reconcile Quickly
A Study of Colossians 1:15-20
A Study of Colossians 1:15-20 considers Jesus as the divine creator, head of the church, and source of reconciliation and peace. Paul addresses a false teaching that adds extra teachings and religious practices to the gospel message. In effect, it lowered the importance of Christ and Paul refutes it by emphasizing the supremacy of Christ. A Study… Continue reading A Study of Colossians 1:15-20
When All Seems Lost: A Prodigal’s Return — Vaneetha Risner
Have you ever prayed and waited for something, but after years with no change almost given up hope? For many of us, it’s a struggle to keep praying when nothing is changing. Often, the situation continues to get worse. We assume nothing is happening and we aren’t sure if it’s worth continuing to pray. We’re tired… Continue reading When All Seems Lost: A Prodigal’s Return — Vaneetha Risner
-September Monthly SCRIPT-TIME
HELLO September Hey LE Family, we are in the final leg of 2021. It’s been a really busy but quiet time at life essence with a lot of behind the scenes work, that we can hopefully share with you soon. I feel someone needs to hear this today; Sometimes it is important to recognise that… Continue reading -September Monthly SCRIPT-TIME
The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words, “Let him who is without… Continue reading The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
What is a prayer? When is it first mentioned?
The first time God mentions prayer is in Genesis 20:7. He tells a king named Abimelek that he should not attempt to get a woman named Sarah as a wife because she is already married. God reveals that the woman’s husband (Abraham) lied to him telling him that Sarah was his sister. In fact as we… Continue reading What is a prayer? When is it first mentioned?
John Piper on Why We Confess Our Daily Sins – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Note from Randy: While we have a settled once-and-for-all forgiveness in Christ, we also have a current ongoing relationship with Him that is hampered by unconfessed sin. We should keep short accounts with God. When we sin, we should confess immediately, relying on God’s grace and mercy for forgiveness. Otherwise, we’ll become desensitized and go another step… Continue reading John Piper on Why We Confess Our Daily Sins – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries