Grace And Love Intertwined

Colossians Chapter 3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised,

Cookie Cake INGREDIENTS 1 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. chocolate chips (plus more for sprinkling) 1/4 c. rainbow sprinkles (plus more for sprinkling) 1 c. vanilla frosting DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9" round cake pan with parchment paper. Grease with cooking spray. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix on low until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles. Press cookie dough into an even layer in the prepared pan. Top with more chocolate chips and sprinkles, if desired. Bake until the cookie is golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes then transfer cake to a cooli

Without His Cross Higher Ground Amazing Love

Today's Devo Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.48.NKJV because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” I Peter 1:16 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/1pe.1.16.NKJV For I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy. Neither shall you defile yourselves with any creeping thing that creeps on the earth. For I am the Lord who brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy. Leviticus 11:44‭-‬45 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/lev.11.44-45.NKJV Be holy. Be perfect. For God is holy and perfect. We are to resemble Him in this sin filled world. If you have not obeyed the gospel then please obey before it's everlasting too late. The Gospel in a nutshell Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wher

Colossians Chapter 2 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according

Chicken Buffalo Wings INGREDIENTS 2 lb. chicken wings 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 c. hot sauce (such as Cholula) 4 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. honey Ranch dressing for serving Carrot sticks, for serving celery sticks, for serving Preheat oven to 400° and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until chicken is golden and skin is crispy, 50 to 60 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. In a small saucepan, whisk together hot sauce and honey. Bring to simmer then stir in butter. Cook until melted and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Heat broiler on low. Transfer baked wings to a bowl and toss with sauce until completely coated. Return wings to rack and broil (watching carefully!) until sauce caramelizes, 3 minutes. Serve with ranch and vegetables.

Saved, Saved We Rest On Thee Til the Storm Passes By

Today's Devo And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/gal.6.9.NKJV Let us not grow weary while doing good. For we will reap in due season if we do not lose heart. If you have not obeyed the gospel then please obey before it's everlasting too late. The Gospel in a nutshell Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1‭-‬4 KJV https://bible.com/bible/1/1co.15.1-4.KJV 1. Hear So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word

Press Forward Refrain Beyond the stars is my heavenly home Where from sin and sorrow I'll be free A house, a home not made with hands What a glory to see, what a glory to see So with eternity in mind I press toward the goal Leave my past all far behind And fight against the foe Refrain One thing I know I haven't reached it yet So it is onward I go Til faith and sight are met Refrain I run in this race To obtain the prize Oh to see His beautiful face Salvation realized Refrain Oh the blessed glory Of knowing Him Hold fast to the redemption story And He'll let His child in Refrain

We are now in the book of Colossians. Colossians Chapter 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, who also declared to us your love in the Spirit. For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that

Millionaire Shortbread YIELDS: 2 DOZEN PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINS INGREDIENTS SHORTBREAD LAYER 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt CARAMEL LAYER 2 (11-oz.) packages caramel squares 1/2 c. heavy cream CHOCOLATE LAYER 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips Flaky sea salt, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 13"-x-9" pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Make shortbread layer: Cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and vanilla and mix until a bread crumb texture forms. Press mixture into a prepared pan and prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Make caramel layer: in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir caramels and cream together until melted, 10 minutes. Pour over cooled shortbread crust. M

Amazing Grace God Will Take Care of You The Love of God

Philippians Chapter 4 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditat

Today's Devo If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1‭-‬2 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/col.3.1-2.NKJV Set our mind on heavenly, not earthly things. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. I John 2:15‭-‬17 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/1jn.2.15-17.NKJV Do not love the world. This world and the lust of it is passing away. Instead do God's will. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.6.

Philly Cheese Steak Nachos YIELDS: 6 TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 large bell peppers, thinly sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced 2 c. shredded provolone 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1 large bag tortilla chips DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onions and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Push peppers and onions to one side of the pan and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the other side. Add steak in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the steak is seared on one side. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning then mix steak together with onions and peppers. Cook until the steak is seared on all

Today's Devo So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. Genesis 13:8 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/gen.13.8.NKJV Don't fight with others. Be at peace with them instead. Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, Philippians 2:14‭-‬15 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/php.2.14-15.NKJV We should do all things without complaining and disputing. There is no room for complaining or fighting in the New Testament Christians life. Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/heb.12.14.NKJV We should pursue peace with all people and holiness. Without these we will not see the Lord. If you have not obeyed the gospe

Philippians Chapter 3 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my ow