Wednesday, March 25, 2009
needs no commentary
needs no commentary
At one time, we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived, and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of HIS mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by HIS grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:3-7
As for you, you were DEAD in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of WRATH.
BUT because of his great love for us, GOD, who is rich in mercy, made us ALIVE even when we were DEAD in our transgressions--it is by GRACE you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:1-5
2 comments:
i just came to your blog because of the incredible words of encouragement you left for Amanda at Baby Bangs. when i read her post, i had tears in my eyes because that was my exact day yesterday as well. and gracious, how i was encouraged with what you wrote to her. i am just going to pretend that you were speaking directly to me. thank you for that. thank you for allowing Our Father to work through you to minister to a stranger you didn't intend on speaking with.
i can see that you are an amazing friend, just as the Lord blesses your life with such.
Carly Winborne
Karen,
I asked you a question on the last blog post. It was good to read your post and I'm just wondering if it the same tea room we went to when we lived in Bella Vista?
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