We’re continuing our family photo contest with a twist this year. We have a different theme each month and then vote on the winners. Each person in the family can enter their 3 best pictures to go along with the theme. Here are the entries for May.
Crying for Help as Worship – Romans 10
As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. For “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” But how can they call…
Trusting God – Romans 9
This is one of the most challenging chapters in the New Testament. I think Paul’s desire is that we understand the sovereignty of God. He provides some examples that make it seem that we do not have free will, but I don’t think that is his intent. At the end of the chapter Paul supports…
Life in the Spirit – Romans 8
For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (Romans 8:13-14 ESV) To me, this is why worship must be constant. To…
Worship Is Difficult – Romans 7
I have discovered this principle of life– that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is…
Dead and Dying – Romans 6
For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know…
Grace Fuels Worship – Romans 5
So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 5:21 NLT) What kind of person would you find it easier to bow down to, submit to, or worship?…
Trusting and Worshiping – Romans 4
Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous. And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for…
Worship Begins Here – Romans 3
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when…
Our Secret Life – Romans 2
And this is the message I proclaim– that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life. (Romans 2:16 NLT) For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision. No, a true Jew is…