By Grace

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. — Ephesians 2:8-9

Here is the beautiful orchid garden that our friend Edna gave us for our anniversary.

Lots of wonderful plants included along with the orchid plant.

It looks wonderful in our home.

A beautiful reminder of our friendship.

And a tribute and testimony to God's creation.

It is by His grace we have been saved, through faith.

This is not something we could do for ourselves.

Rather, it is the precious gift of God.

We could never do enough good works to get us there.

Our sin separates us from God. We cannot come into His presence since we are sinful and He is holy.

We cannot boast — we are completely indebted to God.

We are saved through faith in His Son, our Lord Jesus.