Dear Redeeming Grace, As we have gathered with friends, family or loved ones yesterday, thanksgiving may still be lingering in our minds. This morning my mind was drawn to Paul's words in Col. 3: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." (Col 3:15 ESV) I love the simplicity of those last 3 words. And...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, As Dave reminded us so well last week, God's promises to us always prevail. Whether we feel we are under the darkest cloud, or in the warmth of the shining sun, God does not change. In fact, His word reminds us of this truth. The writer of Hebrews, led by the Spirit states it this way: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (He...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, Psalm 24 opens with wonderful words of comfort for us: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof...." I use the word "comfort" because this truth reminds us that our God not only owns, but is the caretaker of all the earth and everything in it. Everything belongs to him and his under his sovereign care, including our lives. Our days can be ...
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