On Second Thought “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?” —Galatians 3:1 Paul’s letter to the Galatians confronts one of the most persistent temptations in the Christian life: beginning by faith and then attempting to continueContinue reading “WHEN GRACE FEELS TOO FREE”
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The Greatness of Forgiveness
The Bible in a Year “For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.” (Psalm 25:11) As we journey through Scripture, we repeatedly discover that one of the greatest barriers between humanity and God is not God’s unwillingness to forgive but our unwillingness to acknowledge our need for forgiveness. David’s prayerContinue reading “The Greatness of Forgiveness”
Finding the Ransom
The Bible in a Year “He is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.” — Job 33:24 As we continue our journey through the Scriptures, we arrive at one of the unexpected Gospel glimpses hidden within the book of Job. These words were spokenContinue reading “Finding the Ransom”
Grace Before the Cross
As the Day Begins “Much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.” — Romans 5:15 Many Christians have been taught that the Old Testament is primarily about law while the New Testament is primarily about grace. While there is truth inContinue reading “Grace Before the Cross”
Loved Beyond Worthiness
As the Day Ends “What is thy servant, that thou should look upon such a dead dog as I am?” — 2 Samuel 9:8 As the evening settles around us, Mephibosheth’s words remind us how astonishing grace truly is. Standing before David, he saw himself as unworthy, broken, and forgotten. Yet David saw him throughContinue reading “Loved Beyond Worthiness”
At the King’s Table
As the Day Begins “So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.” — 2 Samuel 9:13 There is something deeply comforting about the image of Mephibosheth sitting at David’s table. He arrived there not because of strength, usefulness, or reputation, but becauseContinue reading “At the King’s Table”
Grace Rewrites What We Deserve
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God’s favor is not earned by your performance but flows entirely from His character? When we approach people, we often feel the need to present our best qualities, as if favor must be negotiated. Yet when we come to God, Scripture reveals a completely different pattern. The psalmistContinue reading “Grace Rewrites What We Deserve”
When Grace Stoops and Writes in the Dust
On Second Thought Scripture Reading: John 8:8–11 Key Verse: Romans 5:15 The scene in John 8 unfolds with unsettling realism. A woman is dragged into public view, exposed not only in her sin but in her vulnerability. The religious leaders are confident, almost rehearsed, in their accusations. The law is on their side, or soContinue reading “When Grace Stoops and Writes in the Dust”
When Grace Speaks from the Ruins
DID YOU KNOW The Bible does not shy away from darkness, sorrow, or human collapse. Instead, it records them with unsettling honesty so that grace might be seen more clearly against the backdrop of human need. The selected readings from Lamentations, Romans, and Proverbs bring us into that tension—lament and hope, confession and restoration, brokennessContinue reading “When Grace Speaks from the Ruins”
Seven Psalms, One God
The seven Psalms from 97 to 103 collectively emphasize a God-centered life marked by gladness, glory, greatness, goodness, governance, groaning, and grace. They illustrate the importance of worship, personal holiness, and lamenting as forms of connection with God. This experience leads to transformation and reinforces God’s central role in a believer’s life.