Author Archives: LauraMac

“…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,and are justified freely by His grace through the redemptionthat came by Christ Jesus.”Romans 3:23-24 If you grew up going to Sunday School, you know this one! “All have sinned.” … Continue reading →

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”Psalm 103:8 David writes in the Old Testament about God’s compassion and grace. We like focusing on thispart of God’s nature. We often think of it as a New … Continue reading →

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your … Continue reading →

“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] Prompted by my pastor when our oldest was only one year old, I began to pray for a thankful heart in … Continue reading →

“… from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 3:15 Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son. (He refers to him … Continue reading →

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you…” I Samuel 12:23 According to Samuel, prayerlessness is indeed a sin. This verse is part of Samuel’s farewell address … Continue reading →