Riding the rapids is more fun than sitting calmly in a boat in the middle of a pond. But it is in the rapids where the most danger occurs. Grace is a wondrous gift bestowed on us by a gracious… Read More ›
Forgiveness
The Real Truth About Sin -Inspiration From the Bible
Sin will always deceive us. Sin will deceive us into believing that its version of happiness is more attainable that it really is. It will destroy our lives, and the lives of our children. It will rob us of our… Read More ›
Inspirational Bible Verses, Images, Pictures, Photos, Depictions, Quotes and Imaginings of God’s Love
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But I suggest to you than when coupled with a Bible verse a picture is worth a million words and more. There is nothing greater than looking at a picture filled… Read More ›
The Paradox of God’s Grace and Mercy – Ephesians 2
All the high hopes, careful planning, and great aspirations are worth nothing if we’re not walking in His path, surrendered to His will. Surrendering to His will entails our letting go of the things of the flesh that we sometimes… Read More ›
Why Turning Over a New Leaf is a Bad Idea – Inspirational Bible Verses
I hear people say all the time, “I am going to turn over a new leaf”. Now that may sound good in theory, but this logic when applied to reality does not quite fit. The problem is that even if… Read More ›
Christianity in America – I Find it Puzzling . . .
In this modern world there is a lot of confusion and misinformation that can lead believers and non-believers wondering what to think. In a country where about 78% of adults (247 million) identify themselves as Christians, I find it puzzling… Read More ›
The Merit and Value of Grace – A “Perfect Love” – Bible Inspiration
God’s love weaves the strands of our pains and sorrows into His tapestry of grace, making something beautiful of our lives. In a love letter from God to each one of us grace writes, “To me you are perfect”. The… Read More ›
My Indoctrination to Salvation – A Much Needed Grace
The only qualifications I have to write about God’s grace are from my own personal pride and arrogance. Now you may be thinking that doesn’t sound right but it actually is. You see for many years I was enamored with… Read More ›
Archetypes of Christ – Identity Crisis – Inspirational Bible Verses
Have you ever heard the term “identity crisis”? Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson coined the phrase describing the stages in his opinion that characterize our lives as we struggle to find ourselves from birth to death. There are many contributing factors… Read More ›
Man says ‘You Can Do It’ – God says ‘I Did It For You’
I get what the whole positive thinking message is trying to do. Do better –Try harder – Be positive. I spent much of my life pushing that theme. I have come to realize that trying to spiritually exercise my way… Read More ›
Darrell Creswell - A Study of Christian Grace 