Articles by Trisha Smith

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. This is […]

1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. So much of the month has been spent looking […]

Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. Today’s verse leaves no room for doubt. If we receive salvation by grace […]

Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. As the month progresses I find myself saying the same things each day […]

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Back on the 14th of the month we discussed John 1:16 where we looked at grace upon grace that was given. […]

2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that […]

1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because […]

Acts 20:32 Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. To give a little […]

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now […]

Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.  As believers we are called to love one another (John […]

2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ […]

John 1:16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. This verse gave me pause, this morning, as I sat down to write. Grace in place of grace […]

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. This is the final verse from Peter in both […]

Romans 5:21 Just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. I read this verse multiple times, read the whole chapter, and […]

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.  Today’s verse is such […]