by Grace Grenade | May 21, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16). It doesn’t take much to convince us that we live in an evil age. The news constantly reminds us that there is evil in...
by Grace Grenade | May 20, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1-2). Following God’s example is an extraordinary challenge. It is so...
by Grace Grenade | May 19, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). The old saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt...
by Grace Grenade | May 18, 2022 | Daily Grace
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2) I look at this verse and realize how difficult it is to live this way. C. S. Lewis called pride the sin that is the root of so many other failings. Most of us know how easy...
by Grace Grenade | May 17, 2022 | Daily Grace
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the...
by Grace Grenade | May 16, 2022 | Daily Grace
“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 3:10). It is easy to misunderstand the power of the Church. We look at ourselves and at other believers and...