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Ephesians 4:17-32

Oh boy, I definitely have some work to do! I have to be honest with you. Ephesians 4:26 is not one of my favorite verses. I'm fine with it in theory, but struggle with putting it into practice. I just don't always get done the instructions of "not letting the sun go down on my anger." :-( Can you relate?

Paul makes it clear how we should deal with anger. So why is it important to get anger taken care of in the short term (before the sun goes down)? And, lastly, any words or maybe an example for those of us who don't always get to that quick resolution? Tami W.

Ephesians 4:1-16

We're part of the team, but how our we doing as team players? You'd think functioning with unity in the body of Christ would be easy, right? Well....actually I'd say it takes some effort, and we can see that from Paul's instructions to us to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness and patience" (Ephesians 4:2-3). (See what I mean? Do any of those things come naturally or easily to you? 'Cause they sure don't to me!)

Think about the body of Christ (locally, like in your church). What's your experience been thus far? Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions on how we (you and I) can be outstanding team players? Tami W.

Ephesians 3

There's a song called "Your Love is Deep" that talks about God's love and describes it as being deep, high, long and wide. In Ephesians 3:18-19, Paul prays that we would fully understand the love of Christ. That we would "comprehend...the breadth and length and height and depth" of God's love.

Is that how you see and understand the love of God? Or, maybe you have other words to describe his love. What would some of those be and why? Tami W.

Good day fellow citizens!! Hello my brothers and sisters in Christ! Our reading to kick off this Monday (Ephesians 2:11-22) is all about being one in Christ. Paul really lays out beautifully exactly what that means and really brings it together in verses 19-21. "You are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and the members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone." What a privilege we have.

After reading this passage I asked myself these questions. Here they are for you too. Am I taking full advantage of this privilege? How am I functioning in this family? And, How can I make the most of this? Tami W.

Ephesians 1:15-2:10

How often do you contemplate the enormity of God? If you're anything like me, you do realize it, but you don't necessary stop and think about it that often. Well as I read Ephesians 1 both yesterday and today (Saturday and Sunday), that's what I saw over and over. Doesn't it just blow your mind that before the foundation of the world, you and I and our relationship with Him were on His mind?

How do we get a good grasp on just how good, powerful, all knowing and loving God is? And, how can we keep that at the forefront as we navigate the day? Tami W.