Author: Vanessa Taylor

Blessed and worthy of praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ, just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would… Continue reading Glorious Grace

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you… Continue reading Cultivating Courage

“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 AMP) REFLECTION  Giving takes many forms, be it prayer, kind words, a hearty hug, a heartfelt letter, a lovingly prepared… Continue reading The Greatest Gift

“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes,… Continue reading True Treasures

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time…” (Ephesians 5:15,16) I once saw a young man weaving through busy traffic to cross the road, which reminded me of all the times I’ve seen some locals ignoring crosswalks and red lights and rushing across roads… Continue reading Prudent Pacing

“…just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love…” (Ephesians‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭AMP‬‬) REFLECTION  If / When we find ourselves… Continue reading Blameless

“But God, being [so very] rich in mercy, because of His great and wonderful love with which He loved us, even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s… Continue reading Great and Wonderful Love

Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love]. For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself. But each one must carefully scrutinize his… Continue reading Incomparable Love

“He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—” (Ephesians‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭AMP‬‬) REFLECTION  We, as believers in Jesus Christ, can rest assured that our Heavenly Father knows what we, His children through Jesus… Continue reading Kind Intention

“So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One. For the “law” of the Spirit of life flowing through the anointing of Jesus has liberated us from the “law” of sin and death. For God achieved what the law… Continue reading Liberating Love