March 7: “On Dying and Angels”
While death is an ugly thing, it is the doorway to the heavenly home of the Jesus-follower. Further, there are heavenly beings in the room when our loved one dies.
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My Newest Book! “God’s Grace in the Real World”
To handle the bad things that come our way in life, we must focus on the good things. Instead of dwelling on the storm clouds, we must focus on the silver lining of God’s grace.
Read MoreJanuary 28: “Forgiving the Unforgiveable Is For Our Own Good”
While forgiveness might seem like the hardest thing we could do, it really is for a own good. Unforgiveness, no matter how justified we may feel in holding onto the hurt, only leads to bad things.
Read MoreJanuary 19: “Have We Taken What Is Free and Made it Cheap?”
God’s grace is free to us but it cost Him the life of His Son. So, the question becomes whether or not we believe in cheap grace or costly grace.
Read MoreDecember 31: “Jesus Often Fishes for Us”
Jesus when we think we have disappointed the Lord so much that He has disowned us, we discover that He is still reaching out to pull us back into relationship with Him.
Read MoreOctober 9: “The Balance of the Christian Life”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 12Philippians 3Ezekiel 42Psalms 94 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Philippians 3:18–20 (CSB): “For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is […]
Read MoreOctober 2: “A Faith that Works”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 4-5Ephesians 2Ezekiel 35Psalms 85 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Ephesians 2:8–10 (CSB): “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created […]
Read MoreSeptember 15: “Grace Over Judgment”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 112 Corinthians 4Ezekiel 18Psalms 62-63 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Ezekiel 18:23 (CSB): “‘Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?’ This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. ‘Instead, don’t I take pleasure when he turns from his ways and lives?’” Reflections […]
Read MoreAugust 28: “Swimming in God’s Love for Me”
3 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 20 1 Corinthians 2Lamentations 5Psalms 36 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 36:5 (CSB): “LORD, your faithful love reaches to heaven, your faithfulness to the clouds.” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): The verse that I have chosen for today is simple and yet profound. It could […]
Read MoreAugust 13: “Are You a Good Person?”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings (If you want to listen to an audio version of today’s blog post, simply go to https://anchor.fm/mattellis1997, or search for “Reflections on Truth” by Matt Ellis wherever you download your favorite podcasts.) Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 3Romans 3Jeremiah 41Psalms 17 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Romans 3:10–12 (CSB): “as it […]
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