A Holy Presence in the Earth – Ephesians 2:19-22
Ephesians 2:19-22 functions as a conclusion to all that Paul addressed from the beginning of this letter to this point. If you take a few moments to look at Ephesians...
Love Like Jesus Does: Pastor Steve Branch
In Matthew 22, we read the greatest commandment, to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, followed by, love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus tells...
The Price of Shalom – Ephesians 2:16-18
The Price of Shalom[1] Ephesians 2:16-18 The previous essay focused on Ephesians 2:14, 15, and Paul’s emphasis on peace (shalom). Paul continues that emphasis in 2:16-18 by focusing on reconciliation....
The Simple Life: Pastor Janice Marshburn
If Pastor Janice Marshburn could use one word to describe her life, it would be “simple.” This simple life is one that many people would recognize, and others might dream...
He Is Our Shalom – Ephesians 2:14, 15
In 1984 the Marantha! Singers released He Is Our Peace, based on Ephesians 2:14 and 1 Peter 5:7.[1] I suspect some of you are humming it even now! It’s a...
Nearer, My God, to Thee – Ephesians 2:13
Those of you of a certain age reading this post likely recognize the title of this essay. It’s also the title of an English hymn composed in 1841, one that...