“He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins.” (Ephesians 1:7 NLT) Have you ever done or said something that literally at the second the words passed through your lips, or the deed was done, you knew it was a majorContinue reading “What Is Forgiveness and Why Is It So Vital?”
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The Way Forward
“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” (Matthew 5:23-24 NLT) What has the Lord laid on yourContinue reading “The Way Forward”
Why Does Christianity Work?
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NLT) Christianity, as I understand it, isn’t a religion, as much as it’s a relationship. So, the question above could also be asked, as with any relationship, “Why does a relationship with the God of theContinue reading “Why Does Christianity Work?”
What’s the Answer?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) A recent Breakpoint article by John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine entitledContinue reading “What’s the Answer?”
Our Quest for Intimate Communion
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV) What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of intimacy? Washing and waxing the car, right? Yeh, me too! No, seriously! Typically, the “S” word, right?Continue reading “Our Quest for Intimate Communion”
What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?
“The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.” (Proverbs 10:28 NLT) Happiness, according to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is defined as “a state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable satisfaction.” It’s interesting to me that the word in the verse above that is translated “expectations“ means: “theContinue reading “What’s the Basis of Your Happiness?”
Living As People of Light
“For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.” (Ephesians 5:8-9 NLT) Have you ever been where the sun never shines? My son and I toured a massive caveContinue reading “Living As People of Light”
Are You a Gospel Paramedic?
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT) How do you see your life? As you inspect your own heart, what do you see? How about when you view the lives of those around you? Does your heart flow with love, grace, mercy, kindness, gentleness, andContinue reading “Are You a Gospel Paramedic?”
Can You Trust the Bible?
“Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.” (2 Peter 2:20-21 NLT) C.S. Lewis wrote: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, notContinue reading “Can You Trust the Bible?”
Who’s Your Wingman?
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too.” (Ephesians 6:18-19a NLT) There’s a line in the movie “Devotion” that really spoke to me. The young Lieutenant said: “The real battle in all of life isContinue reading “Who’s Your Wingman?”
Walking With Jesus 