Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

Our Frustration of Seeing Grace

by Pastor Douglas Brauner It’s Difficult to See Grace. (If you haven’t had the opportunity to read yesterday’s devotion by Pastor Don Schatz, I would suggest you do as prep for this devotion. Here is the link to his devotion: Grace.) The scar on this tree is obvious; it dominates our attention. As much as […]

Grace

Grace

By Pastor Don Schaz When You Get What You Didn’t Order “For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 English Standard Version Recently I ordered groceries and had them […]

Strength and Mercy

Strength and Mercy

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus The Gentle Giant “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 145:8 English Standard Version I learned early in my life that God was all powerful and all mighty and omnipotent and omnipresent.  He is the Lord of the universe and by his hand […]