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Unwrapping the Gift of Grace

Unwrapping the Gift of Grace By Jimmie Aaron Kepler It was early—before the birds found their song and before the sun had fully rubbed the sleep from its eyes. I was up, wandering through the stillness, cup of black coffee in hand. Steam curled into the air like a prayer, quiet and rising. I eased… Continue reading Unwrapping the Gift of Grace

The Test of True Friendship

The Test of True Friendship By Jimmie Aaron Kepler It was early—one of those mornings where the world feels like it’s still holding its breath. The coffee was hot, the sky still yawning open, and my Bible, that worn leather one with years of notes scribbled in the margins, was lying open on the table… Continue reading The Test of True Friendship

Trusting the Unshakable in Uncertain Times

Introduction We live in uncertain times. The headlines shout about trade wars, shifting tariffs, and political indecision. Stock markets jump like scared rabbits, businesses hold their breath, and hardworking families feel the tremors in their savings and grocery bills. Many point fingers—some at President Trump’s tariff policies, others at global instability—but as believers, we’re called… Continue reading Trusting the Unshakable in Uncertain Times

Trusting God When the World Feels Heavy

Introduction Some mornings, the world feels like it’s just too much. Turn on the news, and you’re met with more division, rising prices, strained relationships between nations, and new policies that ripple through your pocketbook. The latest? Higher tariffs—another load added to an already burdened economy. For the everyday family, the small business owner, the… Continue reading Trusting God When the World Feels Heavy

Hospitality Without Grudging: A Heartwide Invitation

Introduction Some verses don’t need much explanation—just a little reflection. 1 Peter 4:9 is one of them: “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” – 1 Peter 4:9 (KJV) Simple? Yes. Easy? Not always. Hospitality is more than opening our homes—it’s opening our hearts. And doing it not… Continue reading Hospitality Without Grudging: A Heartwide Invitation

Be the Example

Be the Example — Living 1 Timothy 4:12 at Any Age Introduction There’s something timeless about the apostle Paul’s words to young Timothy. It’s easy to read “Let no man despise thy youth” and think it only applies to teenagers or those just starting out in life. But truth is, no matter our age, the… Continue reading Be the Example

A Grateful Heart in Every Season

Introduction Some mornings, gratitude comes easily. The coffee is hot, the sun is rising just right, and the air feels like a deep breath of grace.  But other mornings—well, not so much. Maybe the body aches a bit more. Maybe the news is hard. Maybe the silence of unanswered prayer weighs heavier than usual. And… Continue reading A Grateful Heart in Every Season

Unwrapping the Gift of Grace

Grace doesn’t start with us—it starts with God. In this reflection on Ephesians 2:8, we explore how salvation is a gift received through faith, not earned by works. Pull up a chair, pour a cup of coffee, and join me in this  meditation on grace. Introduction Early morning. The coffee is hot, the world is… Continue reading Unwrapping the Gift of Grace

The Spirit Lives in You—Now What?

The Spirit Lives in You—Now What? “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” – 1 Corinthians 3:16 (KJV) Introduction In a world that constantly pulls our attention toward what’s temporary, we often forget what is eternal. One of the most powerful truths in… Continue reading The Spirit Lives in You—Now What?

The Only Name That Saves

The Only Name That Saves – A Reflection on Acts 4:12 Introduction In a world filled with countless voices offering solutions to life’s greatest questions, there remains only one true answer to the problem of sin and eternal salvation. Acts 4:12 declares with unwavering clarity: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is…