Tag: Grace

We are beset by the Fall; having a body and mind that is corrupted and in decay with the rest of Creation.

But that reality isn’t permanent.

When Jesus offered His Body as a living sacrifice, He reversed that curse; transforming and conforming back to Himself.

Through Faith in Him, we also are no longer to be “conformed to the world” but instead “transformed by the renewal of our minds” and able to offer our bodies as holy, redeemed, living sacrifices in all we do!

How amazing is that?!

God is good!

SCRIPTURES

• Romans 11:33—12:8

The story of Ima Hogg, the “First Lady of Texas” is well known; sometimes not for her enormous generosity, philanthropy, and blessings to Houston and Texas, but because of her unfortunate name.

But we can take that which may be seen as a detriment and be extremely blessed by it!

In the Gospel for today, Jesus tells a women that “it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” The women doesn’t dispute that she’s a dog, but responds with one of the greatest statements of faith and truth in Scripture; “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

Crumbs of God’s grace is more than enough!!

With that truth, I can proud say, “Ima Dogg!”

SCRIPTURES

• Psalm 67
• Matthew 15:21–28