Positional Salvation / Justification
I Think I Can
"The Little Engine That Could" tells us to believe in ourselves. A bike ride on the San Juan Islands taught Carri a different lesson about grace: God never meant us to climb the hills on our own willpower.
Hallelujah For the Cross!
I absolutely love this song “Hallelujah For the Cross” by Chris McClarney. The song reminds of who we were, who we are, and because of what we have been given through grace by faith in Christ’s work to save us by His…
Does God Hate Sinners?
This question or the answer to this question has been rolling around in my head for a few weeks after a discussion with a group of women. We as humans look at people’s actions and lifestyle and judge people based on…
By This Name
By This Name is a great book to use when sharing the gospel with others. By the end of the book a person can understand the key truths of faith in Christ for salvation of sins and gain eternal life. John Cross clearly…
Resting
God used many different means to catch my attention this past week. He used our family devotions in Hebrews, this Sunday’s sermon from Pastor Mike (listen here), my weekly book study, toilet paper, and even my husband’s…
Unwrap the Gift
Have you ever bought or received a gift and not fully unwrapped it because it would take time to learn how to use? A computer, power tool, vacuum cleaner? This is the season of giving and receiving gifts. Ephesians…
Grace Filled
Grace is what is called “Unmerited Favor.” It is what God gave us when He sent His Son to this earth in humanity’s place. We have gained favor with God by God’s grace and our faith in Christ’s sacrifice. This is what is…
Young Understanding
Kids are able to understand Biblical truth and a gain a Biblical perspective at a young age. When you start using every moment as a teaching moment, kids catch truth. When Autumn was 5 years old she was able to…
Build Hope
Many people ask me, “When can or should we start sharing the Gospel with our kids?” I say as soon as they are breathing. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the alone. And you must love the your God…