The apostle Paul was ambitious in preaching the gospel of God’s grace where Christ was not known. Paul’s actions accompanied his words with sustained hope. He lived it and yet was not afraid to show his vulnerability and ask for fervent prayer. He states in Romans 15:28: “When therefore I have completed (planned to travel …
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Abounding In Hope
Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” What expectations do you have? We often base our expectations around anticipation with obtaining pleasure in achieving an expectation with confidence based on faith and …
When You Need A Lending Hand
Romans 15:1-2: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” How has your week been going? Have you been working through obstacles or has it been free sailing for …
Thank God For Broccoli And Beef!
Romans 14:1-3 HCSB: “Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables. One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat, and one who does not eat must not criticize one who …
The Right Outfit
Romans 13:12-14: “The night is far gone, the day is at hand. So then let us therefore cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But …
Let IT Go!
Romans 12:16-18: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty. But associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with …
Have Spunk. Go Ahead – Be Spunky!
Romans 12:9-13: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the …
Grace Given
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Your Everyday Ordinary Life
Romans 12:1-2: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is …
But This I Do Know!
Romans 11:33: “Oh the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” Paul has been teaching about God’s grace and mercy in Romans 9-11, the …