Are you struggling to believe that you are truly lovable in the eyes of the Creator? What does it mean to be raised from spiritual death into a life of royal privilege? Explore the depths of God’s affection and discover your true identity in Christ.
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Do you feel weighed down by the mistakes of your past? Have you ever wondered just how far God’s love reaches to rescue you? Read this study on Ephesians to discover how God’s overwhelming mercy can change your life today.
Even from a prison cell, the Apostle Paul demonstrated that prayer has no boundaries. Learn how persistent prayer can impact the kingdom of God and why we should never underestimate the power of a fervent request.
Explore the profound meaning of the eternal inheritance promised to believers in Ephesians. Learn how adoption into God’s family secures a place in heaven that is incorruptible, undefiled, and reserved for those who believe.
In this episode of “The Gospel Saves Podcast,” we explore the truth about salvation and its conditions. While Jesus’ blood secures our initial faith, ongoing commitment is vital. Romans reminds us: “if you continue in His goodness…” Tune in for insights!
Pain is one of the reasons why we search for meaning and purpose in life. We all suffer from time to time (or, in some cases, all the time). An untimely death, an unexpected illness, a particularly malevolent co-worker, or a terrible accident strikes and suddenly our perception of life is crushed by reality. We think, “life wasn’t supposed to be this way.” We wonder why we have it so hard when others seemingly have it so easy. Our sense of justice and fairness is violated. Why me? Why now? Why, God, why?
I’m a Kansas City Royals baseball fan which means I have watched a lot of bad baseball for the past 25 years. Like many of my fellow KC seam-heads, I thoroughly enjoyed their return to relevance in 2014-17. What made the Royals’ championship in 2015 especially satisfying was their emphasis on tried and true baseball principles — speed and defense — combined with exploiting a facet of the game undervalued by the market: an outstanding bullpen. The Royals reminded an industry dominated by saber-metrics that there are multiple ways to reach the same goal.
At the core of Christianity resides three key elements — faith, hope, and love — and all three elements share a common trait: they motivate one to act. James teaches us to live out our faith through works. John challenges us to love with deeds, not just words. And like its brethren, true hope compels one to seize a better future through action.
Over the past couple of decades, neuroscientists inadvertently discovered something fascinating — our brains naturally default to thinking about the future. They happened upon this little gem through the use of control groups who were instructed in various MRI studies to “think about nothing.” As researchers learned, our minds quickly drift from nothing to something, and the something we drift toward is thoughts of the future.