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“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – (Eph. 5:20) Ephesians 5:20 calls us as Christians to a life marked by continuous thanksgiving. In today’s world, gratitude has become a popular practice, with secular movements encouraging people to keep gratitude journals or express thanks …
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"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." – Ephesians 1:2. In his opening greeting, Paul offers two wonderful gifts from God our Father, grace and peace. It may initially appear as customary behavior, a regular salutation, an expected greeting and verbal gift of hospitality. So often, we hurry …
To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: - (Eph. 1:1b) When we hear the term “saint,” we often think of those who have lived extraordinary lives of holiness, far removed from daily struggles and failures. The word carries a weight that feels almost impossible, and rightly so, who would dare …
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William Law’s excerpt from A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life offers a timeless approach to deepening our worship and prayer life through the power of imagination. Law encourages believers to envision heavenly scenes, such as angelic choirs and the presence of Christ, as a means of stirring the heart and our souls …
“Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.” - Eph. 5:19 Music has a unique power in our spiritual walk. It directs the heart and emotions in a way that mere words cannot, directing our thoughts toward God. Its repetition helps cement truth …
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit - Eph. 5:18 (ESV) Ephesians 5:18 calls us to "be filled with the Spirit." Paul, in this letter to the Ephesians, contrasts being "drunk with wine" with the call to be filled with the Holy Spirit. At first glance, the comparison …
The heartbreaking reality of asōtia is how it manifests in the lives of those we love, many of whom are trapped in cycles of destruction. We have all witnessed the devastation of addiction, whether in a family member, friend, or spouse. Watching someone you care for deeply slip further away into the darkness of excess is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. There is an inherent powerlessness that accompanies our attempts to rescue them from themselves.
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Eph. 5:16 Ephesians 5:16 is a convicting verse, urging us as believers to live with intentionality and wisdom in a world marked by evil and moral decay. The apostle Paul, in writing this epistle, sought to equip the Ephesian church with a …
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