“Jesus gave His life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.” (Galatians 1:4-5 NLT) As a rule, trust is not something we take for granted but must be earned through life’s experiences.Continue reading “Who Can You Trust?”
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How Are You Different?
“I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.” (1 John 2:12 NLT) Our lives should be lived differently after our sins have been forgiven. The main difference should be our allegiance to Jesus should drastically alter our view of sin and its negative effects on ourContinue reading “How Are You Different?”
Why We Drift from God
“’O Israel,’ Says the Lord, ‘if you wanted to return to Me, you could. You could throw away your detestable idols and stray away no more. Then when you swear by My name, saying, “As surely as the Lord lives,” you could do so with truth, justice, and righteousness. Then you would be a blessingContinue reading “Why We Drift from God”
Are You Qualified?
“See how I used him to display My power among the peoples. I made him a leader among the nations. You also will command nations you do not know, and peoples unknown to you will come running to obey, because I, the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious.” (IsaiahContinue reading “Are You Qualified?”
All In?
“It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of His robe filled the Temple. Attending Him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings…They were calling out to each other, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies! The wholeContinue reading “All In?”
Yes, God Sees!
“People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through Him, as you well know. But God knew what would happen, and His prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed Him to a cross and killed Him.Continue reading “Yes, God Sees!”
What Are You Sowing?
“Don’t be misled – you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” (Galatians 6:7-9 NLT)Continue reading “What Are You Sowing?”
Feeling Powerless?
“Jesus knew what they were thinking, so He asked them, ‘Why do you have such evil thoughts in your hearts? Is it easier to say “Your sins are forgiven,” or “Stand up and walk”? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then JesusContinue reading “Feeling Powerless?”
Unforgiveness
“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) Isn’t it almost comical how quickly we want to receive forgiveness, but how reluctant we are to offer it? And yes, of course, itContinue reading “Unforgiveness”
Acceptance
“And the leaders of the church had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)” (Galatians 2:6 NLT) We sometimes wonder why God allows all that goes on in our world, much behind closed doors or inContinue reading “Acceptance”
Walking With Jesus 