Experiencing the Manifold Grace of God
"Before Abraham was, I Am"(John 8:58). One of my favorite sermon series my husband Erik has preached is on the "I Am" statements of Christ in the book of John. These statements are not just found in John, but throughout the whole Bible. It all began in Exodus 3:14 at the burning bush when "God [...]
As I begin this post, I am reminded how difficult it is for my fleshly heart to process this chapter. It's hard to see myself for what I really am apart from Christ! It's not fun. But as Roy explains, only as we are willing to see ourselves for who we really are (sinners), do [...]
"Jesus does not merely show us a door; He Himself is the door." Roy Hession
“At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light and the burdens of my heart rolled away! It was there by faith I received my sight and now I am happy all the day.”
“Victory is not me overcoming sin, it’s Jesus overcoming me.” -Roy Hession
“We do not have to go beyond Jesus to something else to satisfy our needs. He is the end of all that we need, and the simple, easily accessible way to that end.” -Roy Hession
When we are rightly related to the true Vine, He will produce in us the life giving fruit of His Spirit.
Today is April 26, 2017 and I am reminded of the old saying, "April Showers Bring May Flowers." After the harsh winter when everything has died, and after enduring the relentless spring rain, suddenly new life emerges and hope of summer is here at last! I'm thinking God must have designed the seasons to give [...]
It's been a while since I've been here! My dad passed away six months ago now and the Lord has been working in my heart to post again. Whatever circumstance you find yourself in today, I want to encourage you to look UP! "Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights [...]
"We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help" (2 Chronicles 20:12 NLT). Ah, Jehoshaphat! I had forgotten about him until I ran across his story in 2 Chronicles, and what an encouragement it was. Let me set the stage for you. 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 says: After this, the [...]
Simply Persuaded 