Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Ephesians

The Swords We Carry

PROVERBS 12:18 – “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” EPHESIANS 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” THEME OF THE DAY: THE SWORDS WE CARRY.   Every Christian enters each day armed for spiritual warfare.  The Apostle Paul…

Talk A Lot, Sin A Lot

PROVERBS 10:19 – “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT.  Today’s scripture is one of those causing us to stop, ponder, and maybe feel a little uncomfortable.  The Old Testament book of Proverbs has a way of going right to the heart.  It pulls…

The Blessings Of Being Children Of Light

EPHESIANS 5:6-10 – “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all…

An Encouraging Word Study

EPHESIANS 1:3-14 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through…

Living Thankful

EPHESIANS 5:17-21 – “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.  And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God…

The Christian Life In One Verse

GALATIANS 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN ONE VERSE.  Today’s nugget theme might…