The idea of resurrection is fantastical. A concept of myth and legends. Resurrection stands in contrast to that which we commonly and naturally experience and see. Death governs our life. It produces fear, marks decisions, and encourages us to lay hold on this life – this life before death. Yet, resurrection although may be legend…
Author: Josh Strelecki
Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher of Twin Cities Grace Fellowship
Born in Milwaukee WI. Childhood in Crystal Falls in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Saved before freshman year of high school. In college, started walking after the Spirit, reading scripture, and ever since loves to get into God's Word. Met his wife Michele in college, married right after and three years later had Abigail and two more years later had Josiah.
Josh has been the pastor-teacher for 11 years at Twin Cities Grace Fellowship. Twin Cities Grace Fellowship gathers in Vadnais Heights, MN.
The Good of Good Works
Good works are a “peculiar” thing (Tit. 2:14). By “good works” I mean that which God describes them as. This world may foolishly describe their works as good, but “is that true?” In order, for the world to lay claim to their works being good, such must be rooted in truth. For we must be…
Are You?
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion,…
The Hope of His Calling Pt. 2
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the…
The Hope of His Calling
Hope is fickle and vain when it is temporary. Therefore, all that the natural man could categorize under the umbrella of his hope is ostentatious. The natural man glories in the carnal as if it is eternal. Thus, the natural man is ignorantly gaudy. For some they look forward to carnal things by not…
A Brief Meditation on Meditation
Meditation. This operation based upon the use of the inward faculties and systems has different ideas concerning it. The distinctions are based upon who you ask: the philosopher, psychologist, or natural therapist. Meditation has been hijacked by heathenism and hedonism. Although it is recognized to have been practiced for thousands of years everyone has their…
Christ Is All
For many finding the center of their lives is troubling. Is it this or is it that? One day it’s this and another day it’s that. Chasing that which brings us feeling no matter what it is or at what cost is a painstaking endeavor. Uncertainty, apathy, and despondency oftentimes results. The soul is designed…
Redemption | The Unspeakable Gift We Speak Of
The redemption God the Father has the apostle Paul mention in Ephesians 1:7 is not redemption from man to man; but rather, the redemption of the soul to God. The price for the soul is precious. The ransom must meet the justice of Almighty God. The price for man ceaseth forever. The price of the…
Always Abounding in the Work of the Lord
We all experience hardness. As Christians with exercising ourselves unto godliness it is even harder. Paul exhorts Timothy to “endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Tim. 2:3-4). Our tendency is to exalt our hardness making it a mountaintop no one else has tackled. Instead of allowing others to bear your burden…
God’s Riches | Redemption their Depth, Adoption their Height
Redemption is the transaction of the riches of God’s grace imputed to the bondage and ransom you are naturally under, so you may receive the adoptions of sons and all the spiritual blessings thereof. Redemption is the depth of God’s love, the depth of His grace whereas adoption is the height. Redemption is God’s means…
Adoption | The Height of The Father’s Love and Grace
The further revelation of our predestination unto the adoption of children in Ephesians 1 gives us access to the glory of what God counseled and purposed in Christ before the world began. God’s predestination is the ordaining of what He will work all things after. As He began to work all things after that counsel,…
Fighting the Good Fight | Some Brief Thoughts on Our Calling and Election
The greatest freedom we could ever possess is not the freedom that our birth, family, or nation could ever provide. It is a freedom that isn’t deterred by death, but undeterred by death. This freedom is in Christ and as such is the greatest freedom we possess. All too often believers begin to hold forth…
Before Him Beloved
God chose us to be holy in Christ. The purpose God would have with His creatures would be in, by, and through Christ and on holy ground. For those in Christ this is the destiny God determined before the foundation of the world. God would not only choose this but provide for this end by…
The Rich Heritage of Christ
Learning your heritage and knowing the ancient landmarks increases your understanding of the inheritance we possess and will enter. A rich family inheritance is rooted in generations that were before and have passed. Carnal, earthly, temporary riches passed down from one generation to the next are weak and finite. They are experienced by their possessor…
Deadly Regrets – “If Only?”
“For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet 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 which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all:…
Resolutions or Renew Pt. 3
(from a church email in 2017) Godliness, that is, god-like-ness is the very thing that He is faithfully performing by His words. His words renew our mind, shape our thinking, search our inward parts, and discern the thoughts and intents of our heart; and, as it effectually works, it is to the end of accomplishing…
Resolutions or Renew Pt. 2
(from a church email written in 2017) Looking at resolutions needs to be put into perspective. Oftentimes, resolutions are good and nothing morally or ethically wrong with them according to the world. In fact, some may think why even talk about resolutions for they are often made privately; therefore, they are hands off, and to…
The Counsel of His Will of All Things
The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ appointed the Word heir of all things. All these things are in the bosom of the Father and would be represented by the Word and Wisdom before the earth ever was. Christ, the express image of God’s person, the brightness of His glory, and all the fulness of…
Resolutions or Renew Pt. 1
(from a church email written in 2017) As the New Year begins to take shape and resolutions begin to be sought after thinking of “godliness” can provide soundness and “power” behind decisions. The sound doctrine of God’s Word unto godliness will aid in determining the value of a resolution and the value of pursuing them…
Light & Darkness
(reposting from old blog from Dec. 29th, 2011) Being made aware of certain events, details, and other random information is a part of our everyday life. Gaining knowledge and exercising knowledge begins as soon as we wake up in the morning. We do this particularly in specific areas of expertise. In other words, in our…
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