Recipes for Life
Feeding Your Spiritual Appetite
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God’s Transforming Grace
For I am the least of all the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:9-10
The apostle Paul was zealous for God. Yet the god he seemed to believe in was a god of vengeance. This god, in Paul’s mind, condemned all people, especially Christ followers, who did not believe as Paul did. And Paul felt he was just the right person to punish them. Was he in for a surprise!
So, what turned Paul around? What in the world could have changed Paul’s mind? How was his entrenched mindset transformed to such a degree that he would, from a position of vengeance against Christians, become a Christian himself?
GRACE! According to Paul’s own testimony, the grace of God transformed Paul and made him a new man. The change was so real, so astounding, so life-changing, that it could not be refuted. This transformation both infuriated the Jewish religious class, and shocked those who had come to believe that Jesus Christ was the One God sent to earth to bring salvation to the world. And all Paul knew was that God’s matchless grace had done it! Not only was his thinking changed, but the very zeal that caused him to throw all his energy into persecuting Christians, was now directed toward sharing the Gospel, beginning with attendees at the synagogue. (Read the account in Acts 9:1-22)
How has the grace of God transformed you since you’ve become a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ? Think about what has changed in your thinking, and how that has changed your behavior toward God and other people. Perhaps you cannot testify to such a dramatic experience as that of the Apostle Paul; however, your testimony will glorify God as you share it with others. Why not share it today?
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About the Book
This book is about feeding your spiritual appetite. It is a topical devotional which allows the reader to ruminate on one “recipe”, or topic, for an entire week. The “menu” includes topics like Grace, Prayer, Worship, Integrity, Fear & Anxiety, and many more, discussed and harvested from the Word of God. So sit down at the Lord’s table and fare sumptuously from His Word, increasing your spiritual appetite and implanting a desire for more!
About the Author
Cheryl is a daughter and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, whose two-fold purpose in writing this devotional is to glorify God and to bless and encourage fellow believers. After writing a few pieces some years ago, life got in the way, and she had all but given up on the project. She re-committed herself to take it up again, in obedience to the Lords nudge to keep going. This devotional is the result of that commitment, and she believes it will be a blessing to those who read it and follow the suggestions contained therein.
Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Divinity degree and a Masters in Biblical Counseling. She served the Lord as a missionary for almost 20 years. She had the privilege of serving in India and Canada, before coming back home to the U.S.
Cheryl is currently a home caregiver for her sister, and they reside in New Jersey. She also tutors young children online in Reading and Math. She loves to spend time with family and friends. Sitting down at her computer and writing about the Word of God gives her great joy and fulfillment, and she hopes to do more in the days to come.