Continue in Those Things “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to…
Category: Grace for Living
Grace for everyday living. Embracing a Christ-centered faith in the midst of a self-centered culture.
Responding to Perilous Times
Responding to Perilous Times Paul affirms that perilous times will come. Times that are so difficult, so troubling, so harsh, so dangerous that our faith will be sorely tried. But God’s word doesn’t leave us in the dark as to how to respond to such times. We will be surprised, though, and perhaps disappointed if…
Living a Redeemed Life, Seth Kelly
Living a Redeemed Life As the redeemed of the Lord, there is a way and there is the need for us to redeem back those good gifts that God has given us; gifts that we have so carelessly abused and misused. Listen in as Brother Seth Kelly teaches us how. “See then that ye walk…
A Prayer of Praise
Paul’s Prayer of Praise In Ephesians Chapter 1, and throughout his epistle to the church at Ephesus, Paul expresses his praise and thanksgiving through prayer. Paul was a praying man, no doubt, and he never failed to let others know that he was praying for them, that he had prayed for them, and the specifics…
Living a Resurrected Life
A Resurrected Life Our belief in and expectation of the resurrection should be a guiding force in our lives. Paul wanted to know the power of the resurrection, and he wanted to experience that power in his Christian walk. Think about it. As children of God, we have been bought with the blood of Jesus…
Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future Can we imagine learning things so practical and so relevant from the experiences of a man who lived thousands of years ago? Planning for the future is always needful. Joseph teaches us how to plan God’s way. Along with his experience, the Book of James provides great wisdom for the child of God…
It is Not in Me
It is Not in Me In spite of being hated, being forsaken, being falsely accused, and being forgotten, Joseph was continually reminded that God was with him. And Joseph was continually faithful to praise God for every good gift given to him. Joseph was quick to say, it is not in me; it is not…
Favored but Forgotten
Favored but Forgotten Joseph’s commitment to doing right landed him in prison, falsely accused, and forgotten. But God was with him. Intervening, overruling, and preserving him; so that, in the end, much people would be saved alive.
Well Favored and Tempted
Well Favored and Tempted Although Joseph was a slave in Egypt, he was a well favored young man. His master Potiphar trusted Joseph with all that he had and gave him the responsibility to manage his household. But as it is so often, when the Lord is blessing and favoring, temptation comes along. Listen in…
The Lord was with Joseph
The Lord was with Joseph Whether he was in his father’s house, or in the pit, or in Egypt, or in prison… the Lord was with Joseph. And the Lord prospered all the Joseph did. Why? Listen in as Brother Matt continues this series of lessons from the life of an extraordinary young man.
