“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often …
The Earth is composed of two things. Just two. Energy and matter. World religions have typically, if not always, have been in consensus. Polytheistic religions state that their “gods” come from Earth, water, the Sun, and numerous other material source. This is a common trend, passed down through history. Regardless of their origin, their is …
Christians are excellent at buying stocks. Buying as in bartering for something. Stocks as in a claim to a piece of something. The true Christian is a member of the Body of Christ. The Body of Christ is those who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have been adopted into the family of …
Invite. Invitation is usually thought of as a kind gesture. It is an allowance to participate in something. We often invite others to participate in recreational events, ceremonial occasions and yes, the Christian is quite familiar with inviting to church. But we live in a day where it often seems hopeless. For someone to come …
Here is a little story about happiness. Recently, I got stuck behind an Amazon van. The back and side of this van read the following. “Warning: contents of van may cause happiness.” I read it once. I read it twice. I read it a third time. And I thought to myself- “That’s it? That is …
This is a devotional provided during the inaugural service for Enriching Grace Church on February 26th, 2023. On the Verge “And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not” ~ Acts 28:24 Late in Acts 28, we find a tired and imprisoned Paul, who in the last years of his life lives …
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 Recently, I have started training in the combat art of Jiu-Jitsu. And all …
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1. Many people know how it goes. It is the first verse of the Bible and I always get hung up on it. Some theologian right? The cool thing is, we can look around and see that it is true. God created everything and …
As I fed my cat this morning, I looked at him and thought to myself “Why do we get pets?” Sure. They make us happy, they do funny things, and they’re nice to snuggle. However, think a little bit deeper. We are setting ourselves up for heart break. Humans have a life expectancy much longer …
“The Bones of the Gospel” is an old message written that contributor Jacob Harris had only recently rediscovered and has yet to be published. We pray you enjoy. *** The bones of the Gospel. It is a phrase not discoverable within the Word of God. Nowhere can it be stumbled upon and nowhere can it …