Posted by Renae on Feb 21st, 2008 | 6 comments 
Ephesians 1:22 – 23 “And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be the head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”
I have recently developed a new appreciation for the church. For years, I have spoken of the church as a building – a pile of bricks and sticks. You’ve heard it...
Posted by Renae on Feb 20th, 2008 | 2 comments
Ephesians 1:19 – 21 . . . “and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the...
Posted by Renae on Feb 19th, 2008 | 0 comments
Ephesians 1:18 – 19 “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.”
Hope. That is an interesting little word. In our society, it holds the idea of a weak, sometimes feeble optimism. “I hope...
Posted by Renae on Feb 18th, 2008 | 3 comments
Ephesians 1:17 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”
A few weeks ago, I had a birthday. I turned years old. Now, I may not always be the sharpest crayon in the box, but I have learned a thing or two during my time on this earth. And one of the things I’ve...
Posted by Renae on Feb 17th, 2008 | 6 comments
Ephesians 1:15 – 16 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.”
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to be thankful for the faithful, loving people in your life? Have you noticed how easy it is to want to pray for those people? These are the...
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
