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December 7, 2017

True Grace

Belle Todd (Texas)

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In [Jesus Christ] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance 
with the riches of God’s grace. - Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)

As Christmas approaches I find myself grappling with grace again. For years I have sought to understand the true concept of grace. I love the sound of it — I long to embrace it — but I struggle to fully understand it. Grace says that we do not need to...

Today's Prayer
Thank you, God, for sending your son to take away our sins and for freeing us to live abundantly with you. Amen.
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Ephesians 1:3-7

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