The Triumph of Forgiveness Read Psalm 32:1-7 "Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered." (Psalm 32:1) Mack, having struggled with drug abuse and sexual sin, was desperate. Relationships he valued were in disarray, and his conscience was beating him up. In his misery, he found himself unannounced at a church … Continue reading Moments With God – July 18th
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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
Nowhere to Be Found
Let's imagine for a moment that there is a country out there that has told you for years how proud they are of their nation's foundation being that of the Judeo/Christian faith. And imagine even further that it's been your lifelong dream to be able to visit this so-called proud Christian nation and that day … Continue reading Nowhere to Be Found
Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 16th
"The Lord of God called to the man, "Where are you?" (Genesis 3:9) Since God is all-knowing, when Adam and eve "hid from Him" in the garden of Eden, they were always in "plain sight." But they weren't playing any childhood game; they were experiencing the sudden awareness-and shame-of their wrongdoing, having eaten from the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 16th
Important Biblical Words – #76
Our 76th Word is Sin Definition of sin is rejecting God and His rule and thus rebelling against His will. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) Humanity's biggest crisis isn't climate change or the threat of nuclear war, or … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #76
Important Biblical Words – #47
Our 47th Word is Changed The simple definition is to be turned upside down and come out different. "How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused." (Hosea 11:8) Lots of people, far too many, in fact, think of … Continue reading Important Biblical Words – #47
No Thought Police 