a bit surprised to notice that we'd not yet covered this passage in our readings this year, but it makes surprising to be reminded that the daily problems you wrestle with - which certainly are real and may be very The real enemy - who very well may be the source of your daily problems - are the "rulers, authorities Your orders are as follows: to put on / take up your armor, to stand your ground, and to extinguish the

This is one of the reasons Paul makes clear in Romans 4 that God had granted Abraham righteousness through

set us free from sin and from the tyranny of the devil, and has bought us, body and soul, to be his very At times, we may think our hard work, our acts of kindness, our worldly success, or our status make us

While many enjoyed a free experience, others would donate above and beyond to make sure there was enough

Your good conduct is a sign both to you and your community that you will be saved, but Paul makes clear Paul goes on to write that the very fact that you believe in Christ has been granted to you.

faith walked out on the raging water to meet Jesus - but also by the lowest of lows, as his denial makes

Jesus uses a strong negative statement to make a solid positive affirmation.

This is where a gentle reminder can make a difference in someone’s life.

, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever teaching of scripture that we have only one God, points directly to the triune nature of our God without ever AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Our Father, and no word from Him will ever fail; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that you, just like young Mary so long ago, will make yourself the Lord's

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was given us to set us completely free and to make us right with God. Take great comfort in knowing the one speaking on your behalf is the same who was willing to take the