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Ephesians 2- Part 2

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Study and learn. Be changed.  Ephesians 2 Made Alive in Christ 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not

His Sheltering arms...

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I saw enjoyed watching the house finches that decided to nest in our window feeder.  All was going well.  Mom and dad came to feed them often and the babies excitedly chirped.  Then, we heard a thud.   It was a hawk!  He unsuccessfully tried to grab a baby.  The brave mom and dad defended their babies and went after the hawk.  I knew we had to do something.  So, our window looked a little red-neck for awhile... as Russ added a large section of gardening wire to allow the small birds in, but keep the bird of prey out.  It worked.  All 5 babies flew into a near by tree...and now we get to watch them from there.   Today is my 43rd birthday..and these are some of the sweetest gifts God gives me.   He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.  Psalm 91:4