Fitting into His Plan . . .

Fitting into His Plan . . .

Vol. 3, No. 34 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 There are things we do not schedule into our Day-Timer (or tech calendar of choice), but they happen...
Joined at the Hip

Joined at the Hip

Vol. 3, No. 33 And if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. Romans 8:17 People of the earth are no better than their convictions. Human kind is no happier than...
If the Bible were a Ring . . .

If the Bible were a Ring . . .

Vol. 3, No. 32 – August 12, 2018 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 Just over 55 years ago, Donna and I exchanged rings, marrying for life, committed for life. There was another marriage for us (she, when she was 23; I...
When I Want . . . I don’t . . .

When I Want . . . I don’t . . .

Vol. 3, No. 31 – August 5, 2018 For the good that I wish, I do not do; but I practice the very evil that I do not wish. Romans 7:19 This being a Christian is just a “snap.” Is it? It is not a breeze, it is not coasting in the shade of a downhill grade; it...
Are the 10 just Suggestions?

Are the 10 just Suggestions?

Vol. 3, No. 30 – July 29, 2018 What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contreary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.”...
Grace is Always Chasing . . .

Grace is Always Chasing . . .

Vol. 3, No. 29 – July 22, 2018 Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20b-21 How about when your favorite team is losing?...