Ephesians 2 gives a great balance to some order that a lot of people have screwed up. Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV 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. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Let’s take it bit by bit. Ephesians 2:8-9 NET For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so that no one can boast. There was a time when people asked Jesus, “What is the work that God requires?” and Jesus’ answer was almost too simple: “Believe in the One that He sent.” Faith is the closest we come to salvation by works. Faith that God did what He said He did is all that is required of us to be...
I wrote a little tip on freeing up your life by controlling your smartphone over on my business blog. Check it out. It is good for your whole life.
I was asked to write down the three most memorable events from my first year as the Spiritual Life and Program Director at the Evansville Rescue Mission. I’m really glad I did this, and I hope I do it every year.