By Jeannie Cunnion Ephesians 2:11-22 This portion of Scripture could be entitled  “B.C. and A.D.” Paul recognizes that the Jews (the chosen people) held great distain and contempt for the Gentiles whom they called the ‘goyim’–the uncircumcised. It is in light of this contempt that Paul attempts to bring a new understanding and acceptance of...

By Christina Fox Ephesians 1: 15-23 What are the top three prayers on your prayer list right now? Perhaps there’s a prayer for God’s provision or one for a loved one’s healing. Maybe there’s a prayer for a friend’s salvation or for someone whose marriage is struggling. When it comes to my own prayers, most...

By Monica Patterson   Ephesians 1: 1-3 “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed...

By Trillia Newbell We are pressing pause on our series during the holidays. We know we will all be busy with family and friends, and therefore will pick up with more articles in January. The emails we have received are an indication to us that this topic deserves great attention and prayer. We have been...

By Keri Folmar Galatians 3: 1-14 What does it mean to be counted righteous?   Abraham was by no means perfect, but “[h]e believed the Lord, and [God] counted it to him as righteousness” (Gen 15:6).  Abraham believed God’s promises.  He believed the gospel that was preached to him that “’In [him] all the nations shall...

By Lindsey Carlson My college roommate and I used to joke that we wished our future husband’s name was tattooed somewhere on us at birth, kind of like Xavier Roberts’ name comes stamped on the backside of a Cabbage Patch doll. We laughed about how much easier life would be if we had the ability...