8 For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift— (Ephesians 2:8 CSB) There is no way to earn your way into heaven. This is a harsh reality to many who believe that their good works and righteous living will get them into heaven. But we are as … Read more

20 For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse. (Romans 1:20 CSB) There is no excuse for us not to know there is something greater. A God who loves us … Read more

17 He was teaching them: “Is it not written, My housewill be called a house of prayerfor all nations?[a] But you have made it a den of thieves!” (Mark 11:17 CSB) I have run across a lot of “Church-hurt” people over the years. Those who were not treated well in church or became disenchanted due to the hypocrisy that existed. … Read more

21 Come to terms with God and be at peace;in this way[a] good will come to you.22 Receive instruction from his mouth,and place his sayings in your heart.23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be renewed. (Job 22:21-23a CSB) A co-worker is in the process of trying to buy a new house. Part of this is all of … Read more

22 To this very day, I have had help from God, and I stand and testify to both small and great, saying nothing other than what the prophets and Moses said would take place— 23 that the Messiah would suffer, and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to our people and … Read more