Just say “No!”

Just say NO Animals follow their instincts—they can’t say no. But if you’re human, you have the ability to choose either “yes” or “no.” That ability gives you access to freedom. Distractions, blind alleys, seductive invitations, over-extending purchases, revenge…no matter what is on your list of enticements, you have the God-given ability to just say… Read More

Reflecting God: Ephesians 3:14-21

You just got the greatest gift ever! You call your mom, your friends, to tell them. You even tell the barista who serves you your coffee. You can’t help yourself. You’re bubbling over with excitement, and you just need to share the good news. 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from… Read More

Bible Dig into Ephesus: Ephesians 3:11-13

What are we willing to suffer for? If talking about Jesus meant we would get beaten up, receive death threats, or go to prison, would we shut up for continue to speak? Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash Read Ephesians 3:11-13 in The Message. If possible, read it aloud. 11-13 All this is proceeding along… Read More

Bible Dig into Ephesus (Ephesians 1:7-12)

The church in Ephesus was ethnically diverse, as was the population of this city and was dominated by the Greek culture of the day. Paul preaches to Gentile and Jews using the same language of “redemption” that before this time was previously only applied to the Jews. The Greco-Roman world understood the concept of redemption… Read More

Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 18-Romans 8)

God did what we couldn’t because HE LOVES US!God achieved what the law was unable to accomplish, because the law was limited by the weakness of human nature. Romans 8:3 (TPT) Verses 1-8 Verses 9-17 Verses 18-30 Verses 31-39 The Father sent His Son in human body, who fulfilled the requirement of the law for… Read More