CONCORD

Grace is one of the most profound ideas. God has demonstrated grace to us. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” When I consider all my sins and how God was willing to offer salvation out of His Grace, I am amazed. Grace is one of the cornerstone beliefs of Christianity and it is unique to Christianity. When Peter asked how often he should forgive s

Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. The apostle Paul in Romans 12:1-2 makes a deep appeal to his reads to present their lives before God. He knew that as we spirituall

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Sowing and reaping is a basic principle in agriculture. If you sow corn seed, you expect to reap a harvest of corn. If you plant a fig tree, you plan

1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, I love the Psalms. I read them on most days because the different authors of the Psalms are able to put into words what I often times feel. Psalm 46 is one of my favorites. The Psalmist, the writer, describes God as a refuge and strength. I think about how often I need a place to run and hide or find relief from the world we live in. There is d