Author: Scott

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:7  When observing those around us, it can be hard not to compare ourselves to them. We notice most the things we don’t have. The things we do have, we usually take for granted. When our neighbors have…
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There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6 A few months ago, a couple other guys and I were…
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Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 In alcoholics anonymous, I learned about the dry drunk. This is the alcoholic…
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 I urge you to live a life worth of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1 (NIV) Seven years ago, when I first got out of treatment, I was without a job and desperate for work. With my recent history of addiction though, I was a significant risk on which not everyone wanted to take…
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Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 In treatment, the one struggling with chemical learns that…
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. . . That you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:14-19 I have…
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This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Ephesians 3:11-12 When my drug addiction came to light, I had to report to our State Board of Medical Practice, who has the responsibility to…
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To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ . . . Ephesians 3:8 I grew up knowing that my faith commanded me to do good things for God. So, I went to church and I was generally…
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For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles . . . Ephesians 3:1 If you read this blog on Facebook or directly from the website, then you see the photos (sorry – no pictures in the email version) that I post every day. If you’ve been reading lately,…
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So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God . . . Ephesians 2:19 Our kids, both in college now, were home for a few days at Thanksgiving. It was an all-too-short trip, but thankfully, they’re coming home soon for…
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