by Haley Reed | Sep 11, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38). Anna came upon the scene when Jesus was being dedicated. We know two things about her. She was very...
by Haley Reed | Aug 31, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke 2:29-32)....
by Haley Reed | Aug 30, 2023 | Daily Grace
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation” (Luke 1:49-50). Mary’s song of praise is known in Church history as the Magnificat. Pregnant with Jesus, Mary is overwhelmed with...
by Haley Reed | Aug 23, 2023 | Daily Grace
“So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace” (Romans 11:5-6). When is grace not grace? Paul’s answer is when it is based on works. We love to think that...
by Haley Reed | Aug 22, 2023 | Daily Grace
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved” (Romans...
by Haley Reed | Aug 21, 2023 | Daily Grace
“For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with Himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law” (Romans 10:3-4, NLT). The New Living Translation makes these two verses so...