Thread for a Web Begun by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1894 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm There is a secret of victorious living which, if people knew it, would make all life easier for them. It may be stated thus—that as we take up any duty and go forward with it, we shall receive the strength we … Continue reading Thread for a Web Begun by J R Miller

The triumph of grace over sin By Father Roland Rolheiser THE GOSPELS point out that, before his conversion, Zacchaeus was a short man, someone lacking in height, but that, after his conversion, the tall man gave back what the small man had stolen. Meeting Jesus, it seems, made Zacchaeus grow bigger in stature. That’s what goodness does … Continue reading The triumph of grace over sin By Father Roland Rolheiser

              The Method of Grace by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1902 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm There is a phrase in one of the Gospels, referring to Christ, which is very suggestive. The whole verse reads: "Of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace." The words "grace for grace" are very suggestive. They describe the manner in which … Continue reading The Method of Grace by J R Miller

       The Means of Grace by Ed MIller      Jude is the last book in the New Testament. (The Revelation could be considered as an appendix to the Bible) What is the clincher message that the Holy Spirit wants to leave for us in Jude?      After listening so many times to Pastor Ed Miller and reading … Continue reading The Means of Grace by Ed MIller

The God of Great Grace by Max Lucado The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “A Gentle Tunder,” published in 1995 IT’S NOT EASY watching Jesus wash these feet. To see the hands of God massaging the toes of men is, well. . . it’s not right. The disciples should be washing his feet. … Continue reading The God of Great Grace by Max Lucado

    The Eleventh-Hour Gift of Grace by Max Lucado The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Six Hours One Friday,” published in 1989 by Multnomah Books.      Nicodemus came in the middle of the night. The centurion came in the middle of the day. The leper and the sinful woman appeared in the middle … Continue reading The Eleventh-Hour Gift of Grace by Max Lucado

         Sufficient Grace by Joni Eareckson Tada      All the passages below are taken from Joni Eareckson Tada’s book, “A Lifetime of Wisdom---Embracing the Way God Heals You,” which was published in 2009. CENTRAL PRISON, DC DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS LORTON, VIRGINIA NOVEMBER 1978 I'm back in the van with the team from Prison Fellowship, looking out at … Continue reading Sufficient Grace by Joni Eareckson Tada

    Please Come Home by Max Lucado The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “No Wonder They Call Him The Saviour,” published in 1998. The practice of using earthly happenings to clarify heavenly truths is no easy task. Yet, occasionally, one comes across a story, legend, or fable that conveys a message as accurately … Continue reading Please Come Home by Max Lucado

            People as Means of Grace by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1888 http://www.gracegems.org "As iron sharpens iron---so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17 There are pairs of pictures which show some Indian children: first---as they appeared when they came fresh from their barbarism, with the dress and all other marks of their savage state; then---as … Continue reading People as Means of Grace by J R Miller

 Modern Stories of Amazing Grace by Philip Yancey     The following quotations are from Philip Yancey’s book, “What’s so Amazing about Grace?” published in 1997. During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of … Continue reading Modern Stories of Amazing Grace by Philip Yancey

     Living Life by Grace by Pablo Martinez All the passages below are taken from Pablo Martinez’s book “A Thorn in the Flesh,” published in 2007. To accept does not mean to indulge in suffering, nor to endure it with fatalism, nor to become hardened from painful trials ... nor to try and forget it with time. … Continue reading Living Life by Grace by Pablo Martinez

Imagining Grace by Father Ronald Rolheiser (CatholicNews---Sunday September 8, 2019)                                                   www.catholic.org.sg Imagine this: A man, entirely careless of all moral and spiritual affairs, lives his life in utter selfishness, pleasure his only pursuit. He lives the high life, never prays, never goes to church, has numerous sexual affairs, and has no concern for anyone but … Continue reading Imagining Grace by Father Ronald Rolheiser

      Growing in Grace by Martyn Lloyd Jones All the passages below are taken from Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book “Expository Sermons on 2 Peter.” The sermons were preached at Westminister Chapel, London, from October 1946 to March 1947. It was originally printed in 1948-1950. The current publication is in 1999. What are these conditions that are essential to … Continue reading Growing in Grace by Martyn Lloyd Jones

Graceless Words for a Grieving Man by Charles R Swindoll      All the passages below are taken from Charles R Swindoll’s book “Job” published in 2004.      If you're like me, there are mornings you get a song on your mind and it keeps returning through the day. It happened to me last Thursday. It went … Continue reading Graceless Words for a Grieving Man by Charles R Swindoll

       Grace in Action by Philip Yancey All the passages below are taken from Philip Yancey’s book “Grace Notes---Daily Readings with a Fellow Pilgrim,” published in 2009. Grace means that no mistake we make in life disqualifies us from God's love. It means that no person is beyond redemption, no human stain beyond cleansing. We live in … Continue reading Grace in Action by Philip Yancey

By His grace we are who God says we are by Max Lucado  The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Come Thirsty,” published in 2004 by W Publishing Group. The prodigal son trudges up the path. His pig stink makes passersby walk wide circles around him, but he doesn’t notice. With eyes on … Continue reading By His grace we are who God says we are by Max Lucado

  Be Strengthened By Grace By John Piper.   http://www.desiringgod.org 7Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart … Continue reading Be Strengthened By Grace By John Piper.