Standing Fast in the Liberty of Grace
There’s something about the idea of standing fast in the liberty of grace that feels both freeing and fiercely challenging at the same time. It’s not just a spiritual pep talk or a feel-good slogan. It’s a call to anchor ourselves in the truth that Christ’s finished work isn’t a suggestion—it’s a foundation. Grace isn’t
Our Conversation Is in Heaven
Sometimes I catch myself thinking about where my conversations truly happen. Not just the back-and-forth with people here on earth, but the deeper, richer dialogue that feels like it transcends time and space. It’s as if my real talk is happening somewhere beyond this physical realm—literally in heaven. Seriously, for those of us who walk
Abiding in the Word of His Grace
You ever find yourself tangled up in the Bible, wondering, “Where does this verse really fit?” That’s the battle when you rightly divide the Word of Truth—and for those of us living fully in grace, it’s a game-changer. Abiding in the Word of His grace isn’t just a poetic phrase; it’s the heartbeat of a
Living by the Faith of the Son of God
Somewhere deep inside, faith isn’t just a feeling or a vague hope—it’s a radical way to live. When Paul talks about “the faith of the Son of God” in Galatians 2:20, he’s not referring to his own faith in Jesus, but rather Jesus’ faith itself—the perfect, unshakable faith with which Christ walked this earth. It’s
Ambassadors for Christ
It’s wild how the apostle Paul calls us “ambassadors for Christ” in 2 Corinthians 5:20, isn’t it? Think about that word—ambassador. It conjures images of someone who carries the authority of a kingdom, someone whose very presence is supposed to represent a ruler. Yet here we are, mere mortals, flawed and frail, tasked with representing
Rejoicing in Hope, Patient in Tribulation
Sometimes I wonder if we truly grasp what Paul was getting at when he said, “Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer” (Romans 12:12). It’s almost as if he’s handing us a spiritual paradox wrapped in a simple sentence. How do you rejoice and be patient simultaneously? And not just that, but
The Love of Christ Constrains Us
There’s a phrase Paul uses in 2 Corinthians that’s always been a bit of a mind-bender: “The love of Christ constrains us.” What does that even mean? Constrains? Like we’re chained down, squeezed, forced? It’s tempting to read it as some kind of legalistic pressure. Yet, if you’re like me, loving grace and rightly dividing
Pressing Toward the Mark
There’s something about Paul’s phrase “pressing toward the mark” that grabs you—not in a gentle, comforting way, but in a stirring, almost relentless push. You can almost hear the grit in his voice when he writes it. It’s not talk about a leisurely stroll through the life of faith or a casual wander in Christian
Christ Is Our Life
I sometimes wonder how deeply we grasp the phrase “Christ is our life.” It’s tossed around, sung in songs, quoted in sermons, but have you ever let it sink in like a stone dropped in a still pond? The ripples that follow reveal everything about who we are and how we walk this grace-filled journey.
The Fellowship of the Mystery
There’s something about uncovering hidden truths in Scripture that feels like finding a secret door in a familiar house. We walk past it every day, but one moment, the light hits just right, and suddenly, what was plain becomes extraordinary. Take the phrase “The Fellowship of the Mystery.” It’s tucked away in Paul’s letters—stuff that