“All God’s plans have the mark of the Cross on them, and all His plans have death to self in them.” – E. M. Bounds I became a believer when I was 22 years old and didn’t grow up in the Church. Needless to say, I have not been a
God’s grace is His free, unearned favor toward people who deserve the opposite: kindness we cannot work for, buy, or repay, given fully in Jesus Christ. “For by grace you have been saved through faith… it is the gift of God, not a result of works” (Ephesians 2:8–9). Here’s what
Jesus claimed exclusively, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6), and the apostles preached that “there is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12). This post explains why that claim is not arrogance but grace: God providing the one rescue we could never provide ourselves. Jesus
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5–6). These Bible verses about trusting God move confidence off of circumstances and onto His character — “blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:7–8). Scripture is filled with reminders
“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” – Matthew 20:28 Jesus is the greatest example we have to follow in regards to serving and loving others. The King of Kings literally served others while He
