“Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is slave to sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:34-36 NLT) The above words to Jesus’ Jewish listeners wereContinue reading “The Path of Sin”
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Finally Clean
By: Ron Hutchcraft *There can be little doubt how much I love and respect Ron Hutchcraft, but he continues to bless and help me through his timely articles. I just had to share this one with you. Blessings, Ed 😊 My wife and I had been on the road for quite a while, and companyContinue reading “Finally Clean”
Do You Really Want to Go to Hell?
“Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escapeContinue reading “Do You Really Want to Go to Hell?”
How Important Is Your Past?
“Where is another God like You, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of His special people? You will not stay angry with Your people forever, because You delight in showing unfailing love. Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under Your feet and throw themContinue reading “How Important Is Your Past?”
What Do You Deserve?
“Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, ‘Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign Lord for David my father and you shared all his hardships.’ So Solomon deposed Abiathar from his position as priest ofContinue reading “What Do You Deserve?”
God’s Refrigerator
“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! You have multiplied, O Lord my God, Your wonderous deeds and Your thoughts toward us; none can compare with You! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they areContinue reading “God’s Refrigerator”
Guilt
“For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.” (James 2:10 NLT) Guilt and condemnation are our lifelong companions, to some extent, even after coming to the Lord. But in Revelation 12:10 the Bible says of Satan: “For the accuserContinue reading “Guilt”
The Bridge to Forgiveness (Part 2)
“Then Peter came to Him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven.’” (Matthew 18:21-22 NLT) The number seven in the Bible symbolizes completion, perfection, and divine order. When Peter asked Jesus if he could forgive someone sevenContinue reading “The Bridge to Forgiveness (Part 2)”
The Bridge to Forgiveness
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:14-15 NLT) The bridge to forgiveness is wide and inclusive, but when we refuse to forgive others the way onto that bridge is blocked to us.Continue reading “The Bridge to Forgiveness”
Parents Afraid
By: Ron Hutchcraft “This helpful article by Ron Hutchcraft was just too good not to share. Blessings, Ed 😊 My wife and I were staying in this apartment at the Jersey shore for a weekend. We were going to save some money by cooking for ourselves. But, there was one small problem with the kitchen.Continue reading “Parents Afraid”
Walking With Jesus 