God’s Workmanship
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God’s Workmanship

Ephesians 2:10 is one of my favorite scriptures because it clearly illustrates who we are in Christ.  Paul wrote Ephesians to the saints at Ephesus from prison in Rome. I mention that because I’m in awe of Paul’s passion for pointing people to Christ. His personal circumstances didn’t prevent him from continuing his mission. His…

Blessed Are Those That Mourn
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Blessed Are Those That Mourn

As I think about all the loss that has occurred recently, this verse resonated with me this morning. Grief can be overwhelming and is sometimes misunderstood especially among believers, but today’s verse reminds us that those who mourn are blessed and that they will be comforted. When we lose a loved one, grief is the…

I Can Rest
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I Can Rest

Psalm 121 is part of a collection of fifteen psalms sung by ancient Israelites as they traveled to Jerusalem for annual holy festivals. The journey was treacherous and difficult. The travelers were plagued by bandits, extreme heat, and accidents falls. Psalm 121 shifts from looking at the danger to confidence in the help that comes…

Victory
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Victory

Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15 to help the Corinthians understand the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ because some doubted the physical resurrection. He argues that the resurrection is the foundation of Christian faith and without it, faith is useless. In verses 55-56, Paul taunts death, saying, “O death, where is your victory? O death,…

He Is Greater Than Anything That Comes Against Me

He Is Greater Than Anything That Comes Against Me

Sometimes life gets overwhelming with no relief in sight. In those moments it’s easy to cry out asking, “Why is all this happening?” Or “When will this stop?” Today’s verse brings light into the overwhelm. John’s words give me hope when my world is chaotic and I’m faced with one trial after another. While the…