Freedom From Our Failures

“Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him.”  (Ephesians 1:4 GNT)

 

So many people live with regrets and the unresolved pain of personal moral failure.  Guilt over letting  themselves down and hurting others they care about.  Some psychologists feel unresolved guilt is one of the leading causes of emotional illness. [Read more…]

Unleashing Unlimited Power

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.”  (Ephesians 1: 3  (NCV)

 

We face seemingly overwhelming problems.  Society is tearing apart.  Crime rising, divorce becoming  the norm, political corruption rampant and that on top of all the problems each of us face in our own lives. [Read more…]

Surprised By Peace

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”  (Ephesians 1: 1-2 NIV)

 

We live in a world exploding in conflict.  We watch the news of wars, riots, protests.  Politicians attack each other with rounds of accusations and payback.  Marriages divorcing, families splintering, careers careening off track.  And we wonder what can we do? [Read more…]