Posts with the tag “salvation”

"She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 Long before Jesus ever took His first breath, God declared who He was. His name was not chosen by Mary or Joseph. It was given by God Himself. Jesus would not grow into His identity. He would not discover His purpose along the way. Before He was born, the Father spoke it clearly. S...  Read More

"For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." - John 1:16 Grace is one of those words we hear often, yet rarely slow down to grasp. It is more than forgiveness. It is more than a second chance. Grace is the full measure of God’s undeserved kindness poured out through Jesus Christ. When John describes Jesus, he says He came full of grace. Not partly full. Not halfway generous. Ful...  Read More

“What God has made clean, do not call common.” – Acts 10:15 Most of us have a category for who we think belongs. We may not say it out loud, but it shows in how we act, who we invite, and how we think about people. Whether it’s because of their past, their appearance, their politics, or their struggles, we decide who feels “in” and who feels “out.” And if we’re not careful, church can start to loo...  Read More

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you.” - John 6:27 In our world, bread is optional. It comes in baskets at restaurants, sits on the side of your plate, or gets avoided altogether in trendy diets. But in the world Jesus lived in, bread was life. It wasn’t a side dish; it was survival. So when Jesus said He was ...  Read More

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able.” - Luke 13:24 There are some things you just cannot afford to get wrong. Jesus does not dodge the hard questions. When someone asks Him if only a few will be saved, He does not give a number or a timeline. Instead, He gives a warning. He says to make every effort to enter through the ...  Read More

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” - Psalm 51:12 There are seasons when you are running on empty and barely notice it. You still go through the motions, but underneath the surface, your purpose feels blurry, your hope feels shaky, and your joy feels flat. This is exactly where renewal matters. Not just a better attitude, but a complete refresh of your s...  Read More