The suburbs of heaven ∙

You will show me the path of life, grant me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. – Psalms 16:11 Ephesians 3:19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of lifeContinue reading “The suburbs of heaven ∙”

Overcoming the past

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:4-10  4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,  5 that even though we were dead because of ourContinue reading “Overcoming the past”

Poetry of grace

Poetry of grace For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:6-10  6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms becauseContinue reading “Poetry of grace”

Minor characters ∙

Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22  20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare.  21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.  22 But you know how TimothyContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”

God Don’t Make No Junk!

God Don’t Make No Junk! Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life. – Ecclesiastes 7:14 Job 23:10-14  10 But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.Continue reading God Don’t Make No Junk!