Saved for More Than Escape

As the Day Ends “May He equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ.” — Hebrews 13:21 As this day comes to a close, Hebrews 13:21 gives us a larger way to think about salvation. It is certainly true thatContinue reading “Saved for More Than Escape”

The Blessed Life Begins Under His Yoke

As the Day Begins “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me…For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:29–30 There is something wonderfully honest about Jesus’ invitation: He never promises us a life without a yoke. He promises us His yoke. Every morning we wake beneath something—responsibilities, expectations, worries,Continue reading “The Blessed Life Begins Under His Yoke”

WHEN GRACE REFUSES TO SHOUT “UNFAIR!”

As the Day Begins “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter…He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7, 9Continue reading “WHEN GRACE REFUSES TO SHOUT “UNFAIR!””

Reigning in Life Through Grace-Filled Character

As the Day Begins “Those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17 The Christian life often begins the day under quiet pressure. Schedules crowd the morning, news headlines stir anxiety, and responsibilities wait without mercy. Into this ordinary tension, theContinue reading “Reigning in Life Through Grace-Filled Character”