Author: Audrey Bauman (Audrey Bauman)

Ephesians 3: 14 – 21  NLT Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Growth 14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ...

Ephesians 3: 1 – 13 NLT God’s Mysterious Plan Revealed When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles . . . 2 assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles. 3 As I briefly wrote earlier,...

Ephesians 2: 11 – 22  NLT 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from citizenship among the...

Ephesians 2: 8 – 10  NLT “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us...

Ephesians 2: 8 – 10  NLT “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us...

Ephesians 2: 1 – 7 NLT Made Alive with Christ Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of...

Ephesians 1: 15 – 23  NLT “Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom 15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give...

Ephesians 1: 9 – 14  NLT “God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. 10 And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. 11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have...

Ephesians 1: 1 – 8  NLT 1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3 All...

Acts 19: 21 – 41; 20: 1 – 2  NLT 21 Afterward Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. “And after that,” he said, “I must go on to Rome!” 22 He sent his two assistants, Timothy and Erastus, ahead to Macedonia while he stayed awhile longer in the...

Over the next while we will be reading through the Book of Ephesians. Occasionally we’ll take a week’s break with another topic, but Ephesians has so many great truths/ideas for us to ponder. Today, we’re going to start with the background to the Ephesian church that is told to us in Acts. The Apostle Paul...

Over this past week, we’ve looked at Psalm 139, a psalm that reminds us how much God loves and cares for us. Making a copy of that psalm and posting it somewhere we can read it when we’re feeling anxious and alone can help. Today, I want to finish up this week with other verses...

Psalm 139: 17 – 24  NLT 17 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God.     They cannot be numbered!18 I can’t even count them;    they outnumber the grains of sand!And when I wake up,    you are still with me! 19 O God, if only you would destroy the wicked!    Get out of my life, you murderers!20 They blaspheme you;    your enemies misuse...

Psalm 139: 13 – 16  NLT 13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body    and knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!    Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,    as I was woven together in the dark of...

Psalm 139: 1 – 12  NLT For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, you have examined my heart    and know everything about me.2 You know when I sit down or stand up.    You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.3 You see me when I travel    and when I rest at home.    You know everything I do.4 You know...

2 Corinthians 5: 17  NLT “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.” 2024 – a NEW YEAR has begun. Many people talk about New Year’s Resolutions, a time to set new goals. Sometimes we look back over the past...

Isaiah 40: 28 – 31  NLT “Have you never heard?    Have you never understood?The LORD is the everlasting God,    the Creator of all the earth.He never grows weak or weary.    No one can measure the depths of his understanding.29 He gives power to the weak    and strength to the powerless.30 Even youths will become weak and tired,    and young men will fall in exhaustion.31 But...

Psalm 121  NLT A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I look up to the mountains—    does my help come from there?2 My help comes from the LORD,    who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble;    the one who watches over you will not slumber.4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel    never slumbers or sleeps. 5 The LORD himself watches over you!    The LORD stands...

Psalm 23: 3 – 6  NLT 3  He renews my strength.He guides me along right paths,    bringing honor to his name.4 Even when I walk    through the darkest valley,I will not be afraid,    for you are close beside me.Your rod and your staff    protect and comfort me.5 You prepare a feast for me    in the presence of my enemies.You honor me by anointing...

Psalm 23: 1 – 3  NLT The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he refreshes my soul. Sometimes Christmas season can be stressful. Maybe our plans didn’t go the way we thought they would. Maybe it was exhausting as you tried to do your best getting...