Where Does Grace Come From?

As we look at grace before we start to unpack it's riches we must underand it. Webster defines grace as: 1 a: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification b: a virtue coming from God c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance Webster goes with what Psalm 84:11 NKJV, "For the Lord God is a sunContinue reading "Where Does Grace Come From?"

Grace – Chen

Before we can unpack the riches of God's grace we first must understand what grace is, how it works, and how it is applied to our lives. This week we will be looking at the Hebrew word for grace. Chen means; graciousness, grace, kindness, favor, beauty, plesant, and precious. Was we look at the versesContinue reading "Grace – Chen"

Shine of the Wise Men

Two years after Jesus was born the wise men showed up to the house Joseph had built. Why did it take them two years? They were likely Magi from Babylon and had studied the writings of Daniel. So when they saw the star in the sky they know what it meant. This is just myContinue reading "Shine of the Wise Men"

Book Review – Build Your Best Writing Life

Writing is all in the mind. If you have had bad experiences with writing or are stuck this is the book for you. Having been made fun of in the seventh-grade for having the highest grade on a writing assignment, in college the grade on the assignment was lower because I didn't follow what othersContinue reading "Book Review – Build Your Best Writing Life"

Book Review – Ruth Redemption for the Broken

If you are looking for a Bible study to start your new year with, you can't go wrong with the story of Ruth. I have been in love with this story since I was a little girl. She gave up everything to return with Naomi to Bethlehem. Jared C. Wilson has done and excellent jobContinue reading "Book Review – Ruth Redemption for the Broken"

The Wise Men Sought the Shine

You might think it is late to be going on with the Christmas story, but it isn't. The wise men were late too they were not there for the first Christmas, but came two years later. They followed the star for two years before they got to Bethlehem. So let's look at the thier journey.Continue reading "The Wise Men Sought the Shine"

The Light of the World Caused the Shepherds to Shine

Why the shepherds? It would be the homless comminity if it were to happen today. The despised, looked down upon, thiefs, those that society has considered to be worthless. These are the ones God chose to tell first about the birth of his Son. Of course the place of his birth was a place theContinue reading "The Light of the World Caused the Shepherds to Shine"