by lighthouse | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 6:14 “For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.” You and I live with a relationship with our God which is humanly indescribable. You and I should have no fear of death because Heaven is our home while this earthly life is very temporary. You and I live under the joy of grace—never let that joy be diminished by having too much attachment to this world’s pleasures.
by lighthouse | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 6:6 “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with.” Having faith and living in our faith puts us into a special relationship with our Heavenly Father. In that relationship we have become heirs to eternal life. You and I can enjoy our inheritance while living with faith on this earth realizing Heaven is really our home where we will totally receive the massive benefits paid for by our Savior.
by lighthouse | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:19 “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many were made righteous.” Adam brought extreme tragedy to the world. Nothing could be worse. Because of Adam we all suffer and die. Terrible!!Jesus brings fantastic blessing to you and me. Nothing could be better. Because of Jesus we all have joy and live forever. Wonderful!!That is a summary of Christianity.
by lighthouse | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Usually we love those who show a love for us. We find it irrational to love those who hurt us, misunderstand us, don’t listen to us, do anything which seems to enjoy making our lives difficult. God is far different. He loves you and me because He created us and wants us to be His. There is not much about any of us which makes us desireable. Yet, God, in His perfect love makes us His own. There is no greater love!! Thank Him!
by lighthouse | May 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:3 “…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” As faithful followers of our God we recognize that in all circumstances we praise Him. When times are the best we praise and rely on God and when times are seemingly the worst we rely on God. He is by our side at all times. We often hear—why God are you allowing this to happpen? For a Christian this passage gives each of us insight. Have you ever told a person–have a day of suffering, you will be blessed because of it. If you ever do tell a person that you will be remembered and maybe that would be a blessing in disguise. We pray for Marilyn:Dear Richard, As we age we may have more and more health issues! Me having breast cancer twice and now CMML. But my arthritis which only gets worse from taking the cancer pill, has given me a new left knee and a new right hip! On May 22, my left hip will be replaced and the doctor doesn’t know how I made it this far because it...
