A Powerful Root

A Powerful Root

By Pastor Steve Nickodemus The Root of Bitterness “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;” Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) A root can be a surprisingly powerful agent as seen by this whole sidewalk pushed […]

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 […]