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springsinthedesert

Are We Throwing Stones or Showing Grace??

Springs In The Desert | 23 hours ago by Rani John

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.                  Ephesians 1:7-8 For past few days, I h read more

2princesses1dude

What a Week!

2princesses1dude | December 20th 2009

This whole Christmas season is tough! Not only is work crazy with so many people buying gifts they want shipped to arrive before Christmas, we've also had holiday events every night for the past week.It started with the Silver Oak Christmas party la read more

Grace and her holiday cheer [Flickr]

esoteric diversions | December 20th 2009

jps246 posted a video: She's not feeling very merry read more

Grace [Flickr]

esoteric diversions | December 20th 2009

jps246 posted a photo: Trying to be festive read more

vanessacna

In Remembrance Of Me ~ Elizabeth Prentiss

A Sweet Fragrance | December 20th 2009 by Vanessa

In Remembrance Of Me Dear Jesus, Thou this feast hast spread, Invited guests are we; We come as Thou hast bid us come, Thus to remember Thee. We come from sinful thought and aim, More earnestly to flee; Pardon to seek and grace to find, As we rememb read more

absynthe

The randomness of beauty

Ana Todor's Blog Journey | December 19th 2009 by Ana Todor

Sweet traveler, smell the foulness of everyday life. As every rose eventually shows its thorns (good ol’ Shakespeare was wise), such is the nature of beauty. Common sense has it that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  I’d rather say read more

canadianautoinsura

Is there a grace period on car insurance coverage after a cancell…

Canadian Auto Insurance Quote | December 19th 2009

Had coverage with Mercury insurance. Expired 12/05/07, but renewed it on 12/07/07. During the on day lapse was hit by an uninsured vehicle and now Mercury insurance states there is no grace period, so I wanted to know if there is a California law th read more

Rama

10 Scariest Horror Movies Of 2009

Rama's SCREEN | December 19th 2009 by Rama's SCREEN

2009 was a weak, seriously weak year for Horror movies. The last 5 titles in this list of mine are just here because they were fun to watch, not because they were scary. But Drag Me To Hell and Paranormal Activity have restored our faith. I’ve read more

Vessels

Enter to Win a Three Strand Pearl Necklace during the 12 Pearls o…

The Vessel Project | December 19th 2009 by Keiki Hendrix

Christmas in a Barn by Mary DeMuth The Christmas of 2006 we were homeless. We didn’t have keys. Not to a car, not to a home. We’d flown halfway around the world, leaving behind a ministry we toiled over. Much, particularly in our hearts read more

kitoomal

Adam, Eve, You and the Blood of Jesus

Jesus is Lord! | December 19th 2009 by KETAN RINDANI

"…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 1:7)Most of the time, we tend to think only about our own sins being washed away in the blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross 2,000 years ago. But his blood washed away Adam read more

Freebiesinindia

2010 Grace TV Calendar

Freebies In India | December 18th 2009

Free 2010 Grace TV Calendar – Building your gospel voice to the world. The rest is here: 2010 Grace TV Calendar read more

premwrites

SEEK GRACE...!

Thoughts for Daily Devotion | December 18th 2009 by prem

"Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" (Gen 6:8).This is the first mention of 'grace' in the Word of God. The context is the time when the world was corrupt to the core and people were grieving the heart of God. God pours His grace upon read more

mattrcoulter

Tiger

The Welcome Matt | December 18th 2009 by Matt Coulter

When news of the Tiger Woods scandal first broke, my initial thoughts were akin to those of Jon Acuff regarding the Kanye West VMA incident: Tiger deserves grace. In the midst of everybody in the media piling on him right now, with him being the butt read more

changey

“All is Calm?”

Changing Lanes | December 18th 2009 by Brett

Fighting the crowds… Can’t find the present Jimmy asked Santa to bring him… Boss requested all of the year-end work to be completed before you take off between Christmas and New Year’s… Wife asked for extra help with the kids before read more

invisibleillness

The Year of the Perfect Christmas

Chronic Illness or Pain Daily Devotionals | December 18th 2009 by Lisa Copen

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (II Corinthians 9:15 NIV) I have always loved the children’s book The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston. It is the true story of a mother and her daughter, Ruthie, tr read more

tishrei

Our own Amazing Grace

Fruit of the Word | December 18th 2009

I wanted to end this week with a positive ending to my last few posts.  Most of us have probably heard the story behind the writing of the song “Amazing Grace.”  John Newton worked on a slave trade ship.  After coming to faith in Christ, he pe read more

aircda

Never Give Up

Sherri Woodbridge | December 18th 2009

Do you ever feel like throwing in the towel?  Okay, forget the towel. Sometimes you just feel like throwing something really big and watching it crash, thinking somehow that will solve the stress of the moment. The other day I was trying to change C read more

jskspirit

Miracles

You , Me, and Spirit | December 17th 2009 by Joyce S. Kaye

“Where there is great love there are always miracles.” – Willa CatherAnd, where there are miracles, there is God. A miracle is a change in perception - God and love are instrumental in effecting that.Dear Spirit of the Most High –Enfold me in read more

2princesses1dude

Christmas Tree - 2009

2princesses1dude | December 17th 2009

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WilliamBirch

ROGER OLSON PRESENTS ARMINIUS ON PREVENIENT GRACE

Classical Arminianism | December 17th 2009 by William Birch

What about grace? Whereas classical Calvinists argued that saving grace is always irresistible, Arminius believed that grace meant to save is resistible and that many even in Scripture resisted the grace of God. But how can salvation be "all of grace read more

littleangel4christ

Broken, Damaged... Yet HE Fixed Me!

A Chosen Generation! | December 17th 2009

Believe the week has been a very busy one for most, the weekend is very much around the corner and sure enough it's the festive season!!! Happy Holidays! Here's a write-up that was inspired by a song that would be posted later on...Be grateful for li read more

th2950

Jesus Wasn't Home in Time for Dinner

Signs of a Struggle | December 16th 2009 by Thom Hunter

How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from y read more

my2gs

Wordless Wednesday: Naughty or Nice?

Shipman Family | December 16th 2009

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WilliamBirch

DALE MOODY ON THE NATURE OF SALVATION

Classical Arminianism | December 16th 2009 by William Birch

THE TWO SIDES OF SALVATION Salvation is by grace through faith. These are the two sides of salvation: God's grace and man's faith. John 1:16 proclaims God's side as "grace upon grace," and Romans 1:17 says man's side is "faith unto faith." There i read more

bendubow

The Cost of Forgiveness

Faith Autopsy | December 16th 2009 by Ben Dubow

I have taught on, preached on and practiced forgiveness for a long a time.  I have always known it ti be both hard and necessary.  One of the things that is true about being a Christian is that forgiveness is not optional -- it is commanded read more

joannamallory

Administering God’s Grace

God With Us: Finding Joy | December 16th 2009 by Joanna Mallory

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10, NIV* The specific examples Peter uses in this chapter are hospitality, words and service. We’re given read more

premwrites

No Title

Thoughts for Daily Devotion | December 15th 2009 by prem

"He that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile" (I Pet 3:10). Here you see the frightening fact that if your tongue is evil, your future is bound to be evil. "He read more

About the Man Who Cried, "Tora! Tora! Tora!"

Better Living: Thoughts from Mark Daniels | December 15th 2009

[I received this on December 7, as one of my colleague Glen VanderKloot's daily emailed inspirations. It tells a story I had never read before. God is still in the business of transforming lives for all eternity!]The Story of Mitsuo Fuchida[Mitsuo] F read more

rhicks

Encountering the Numinous in the Sacraments

Numinous Awe | December 15th 2009 by Robert A. Hicks

In the past weeks, I have had a few occasions to relay to friends my personal experiences of having received grace through the sacraments.  Their verbal and non-verbal responses to what I said revealed their incredu read more

5ptsalt

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: Free From The Fear Of Judgment

5ptSalt | December 15th 2009

David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” —1 John 4:18 The Christian should be free from the fear of judgment. read more