Resources for the post-resurrection journey
"What the Law was powerless to do…God did by sending His own Son…in order that the requirement of the law might be fully met in us,…who walk according to the Spirit." Romans 8.3-4 If God did for us what the Law required then why are so many believers still so attached to the Law for …
Let's consider for a few moments the awkward predicament of Lazarus. The passage in the Bible that recounts Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) presents us much food for thought. Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, were dear friends of Jesus. No doubt most of us have been in situations where we've …
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Greetings from the folks at Grace Link International! We are reorganizing our internet presence and we are not yet ready for prime time. If you are interested in an appointment for discipleship counseling, contact Blake Rymer at 256.682.2216 or at gracelink@gmail.com. To learn more about the message and ministry of Simply Life you can go …
(Today is the first anniversary of my Mother's death. I have officially been an earth orphan for one year. I thought I would share with you what I shared with our church last year as part of our Thanksgiving service.) 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through …
As I prepare to present my favorite message in the whole world, Christ our Life, I sit in a flat in Warsaw, Poland trying to keep my concentration on editing the "Simply LIFE" material I have worked on the past few years, so I can share it in the time that has been set up …
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Since last Friday I have had the pleasure of staying on the Adriatic coast of northern Croatia. That alone has been a wonderful treat. This afternoon’s walk along the coastal road was sunny and beautiful and quite warm, a first for the week. The crowds are gone from this popular summer venue, but the vistas …
“God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5.5 I think it would be hard to find a clearer statement about God than that above. It’s stated in one way or another at least five times in the Bible. I wonder if that means it might be important? I …
“For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139.14 I find it compelling to return to the question “why are we here?” I know that we often find ourselves searching for an answer when things are challenging. Being in a mess is not often fun and “why” is a …
“Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin...” Exodus 34.6-7 There are believers who think of God in a schizophrenic way. The God they …
“...whom I have created for My glory.” Isaiah 43.7 I’m thinking I’d like to dwell on this idea a bit longer. Here’s why: As image bearers of God we have a vital function, an enormous privilege really, that nothing else in the created order can pull off in the same way we humans can. I …
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