The Good Grace of Being American

God’s children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ’s moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God’s holiness draws us to him. 

Christianity isn’t a fix for all suffering in this life — but it does offer unshakable joy in trials and immediate relief from the deepest of pains. 

Do the souls of believers “sleep” in the grave after death, or do they go to be with the Lord? Pastor John explains the logic of the resurrection. 

God is calling us to not only receive His grace, but to release it. Lauren Hasson invites us into freedom as we activate grace through complete surrender. 

David Mathis | God does not leave us to ourselves after saving us. His grace continues to flow to us through his appointed means: Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship. 

<p>Pastor Ben Stuart // There’s a tendency in God to chase us and give us life, not because of something beautiful in us; because of something beautiful in Him. — That's the thing about a gift. Whether you feel worthy or not doesn’t matter. God's love is not motivated by or conti ... Show More

In today’s First15, we’re going to take time to come before the throne of grace in a meaningful way. May the reality of Jesus’ mercy and power establish a greater foundation of grace for us to live on today. And may we approach him with humility and confidence knowing that he onl ... Show More

"If we are people of the God of grace, and the word of God is utterly full of grace, then any true words we say ought to be full of grace as well." 

To get a clearer picture of God, we need to understand His unearned, undeserved favor toward us. His grace goes far beyond simply forgiving our sins; it is His way of dealing with those who receive Christ. Grace provides assurance, stability, and direction in the lives of believe ... Show More