Day 4 Repentance Repentance is the process by which we choose to follow God. More than a tool to wash away sin, repentance encompasses any and all acts of turning to God. Making a covenant is a form of repentance. Repentance is an act of humiliation before the Lord, and a recognition of our constant … Continue reading American Thanksgiving Covenant – Day 4
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Daily Scripture Series – Aug 13th
"How gracious God will be when you cry for help!" (Isaiah 30:19) When a baby cries, it's a signal that the child is tired or hungry, right? Well, according to doctors at Brown University, subtle differences in a newborn's cries can also provide important clues for other problems. Doctors have devised a computer program that … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug 13th
Wake Up Complacent Christians – Part 19
Blind to Sin Believe it or not, there are Christians today who will actually outright declare that repentance is not needed at all because God "doesn't see our sin." They view the atonement as some kind of great curtain that has dropped down from the sky and hidden our sin backstage, out of God's view. … Continue reading Wake Up Complacent Christians – Part 19
Wake Up Complacent Christians – Part 18
It's Called Cheap Repentance "From that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17) Most Christians will agree that it's pretty good news that God is merciful. If we didn't believe that, I can't really imagine what a terrible and dreary hell life it would actually be … Continue reading Wake Up Complacent Christians – Part 18
Daily Scripture Series – May 23rd
"The Lord is not slow...He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish." (2 Peter 3:9) As he neared the end of his life, John M. Perkins had a message for the people he would leave behind. Perkins, known for advocating racial reconciliation, said, "Repentance is the only way back to God. Unless you … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – May 23rd
Moments With God – May 9th
Feeding Ourselves Read Hebrews 5:12-6:2) "By this time you ought to be teachers." (Hebrews 5:12) The eaglets were hungry, and Mom and Dad seemed to be ignoring them. The oldest of the three decided to solve his hunger problem by gnawing on a twig. Apparently, it wasn't too tasty because he soon abandoned it. What … Continue reading Moments With God – May 9th
No Thought Police 