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  • Ephesians 2:14-22, Part 1

    We saw the “Before and After” pictures as we went from death to life or from separation from God to relationship with God by grace alone through Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:1-10) Those verses showed how are the materials for building the church according to our outline of Ephesians from J. Vernon McGee. How amazing that He…

  • Ephesians 2:13

    Yesterday, we saw the hopelessness apart from God. Today, in Ephesians 2:13, there is great hope. It starts with that amazing word “but” that turns everything around. There was hopelessness, but now hope! They were far off. He had just talked to them about being outsiders and hopeless among other things in verses 11-12. The…

  • Tuesday Tip

    This week’s tip comes from an excellent question last week in relation to accepting the changes in our bodies as chronic illness hits or worsens: How do I keep my mind in the right place? Note: I do not claim to be an expert on the subject, nor do I think there is a simply…

  • Ephesians 2:11-22 Overview

    OH… today’s Scripture, Ephesians 2:11-22, brings such joy to my heart. To review, Chapter 2 is talking about the church (believers in Jesus) as a temple (as in comparing it to a building). We have looked at the “before and after” picture in Ephesians 2:1-10 which comprises the material for the temple – the people…

  • Ephesians 2:1-10

    Additional Thoughts: In keeping with the “before and after” theme, just a couple thoughts. 1. People will notice a difference.2. Unlike most before and after, this work rests on God, not us. What do you think about these verses? How did God work in you through these verses? We would love to hear your thoughts!

  • Ephesians 2:4-10 Video

  • Ephesians 2:1-3

    We have all seen the before and after shots. They proclaim, I was like this; now, I am improved and better. The pictures will then go on to tell about some wonderful product or workout routine or diet plan or … fill in the blank … that has led them to the “after.” Today’s passage…

  • Ephesians 2 Intro

    We are walking through Ephesians looking at our identity and the church. Remember the theme? According to J. Vernon McGee theme of Ephesians is, “Ephesians reveals the church as God’s masterpiece.” In Beyond Suffering’s Study Bible (By Joni and Friends), it states that the theme is “To strengthen believers by explaining the nature and purpose of the church,…

  • Thankful Thursday

    Today, I am thankful for little silliness done in love. I am finding these little tiny ducks all over my house after a visit from my nieces. We have played little pranks on each other since the time they were small enough for me to put jello in their sippy cups. Our back and forth…

  • Ephesians 1:15-23 Video