Daily Living, Ephesians, Jesus Christ, Life purpose, Salvation, Scriptures

Defying the Craftsman . . .and Missing the Glory!

What happens when hard, fiery trials come to me and I believe that "good living prevents bad things"? I will likely be devastated and rant that life is unfair--perhaps God is cruel. What does the heat really do in my life?

Ephesians, Family, Grace, Jesus Christ, Life purpose, Scriptures

So, My Goodness Doesn’t Count for Anything?

Our world prizes self-reliance, good behavior, and personal achievement. They seem to promise all the benefits this life has to offer . . . and good standing before God for the next life. But, what if God has something much better?