by lighthouse | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:3 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” A leadership team has been formed which I am a part of works with those who have suffered from various addictions. Not one member of that leadership team think themselves better than anyone else. We all understand we are covered with a blanket of grace provided by our Savior and each of us, whether client or mentor, all need and appreciate that wonderful blanket. You also enjoy the comfort of that blanket–it keeps you wonderfully warm.
by lighthouse | Jun 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Conforming to the pattern of society is a major mistake. Society does not ask itself–is what I am doing or is what I am thinking according to God’s will or according to my will? Society does not ask—who am I living for-myself or God? Two very easy examples are societies response to couples living together without beig married and mothers aborting their children. Both are against God’s will while being favored by man’s will. Which do you live by—-man’s will or God’s will? Have a reat weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 11:6 “And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” God used our author to make a definite and absolute point—you and I are saved by grace. You and I can do nothing –nothing- to earn salvation. God enables each of us to have a relationship with Himself only because of His love for each of us. Normally we would conclude enabling is something we should not do. God says without enabling we are lost—He is the Greatest Enabler to ever exist. Thank God for His love, His enabling character and His having saved us by His grace alone.
by lighthouse | Jun 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 11:5 “So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.” Elijah thought he was alone in his faith commitment. God assured Elijah there were thousands of other faith filled followers. Have you ever thought–is there anyone else who truly believes as a Christian should believe? Evolution, abortion, greed, immoral living, LGBTQ+ has become the ridiculous LGBTQQIP2SAA. Is a God fearing and God loving mentality a thinking of long ago? Far from it! God’s grace rules the world–we just should not be so quiet!
by lighthouse | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:14b “..And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” A parent’s responsibility is to teach their children. Without teaching a child will not only live aimlessly, the child will do him/her self harm. A Christian’s responsibility is to teach those who do not know their Savior. Without teaching a person will not only live aimlessly, but the person will do themselves harm.Thank whoever taught you!
