There are people who believe that the way to God is through charitable deeds, and they dedicate their life to doing good. The path to God is through His Son, Jesus Christ. So, what happens next? For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. (Ephesians … Continue reading Jesus Christ: The Way
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Undercover Follower
In life, at times, we follow others. Children follow their parents and at times they behave like their parents. However, the children are the first to say that is far from the truth. But can you identify any area in your life where you are following someone? In Matthew 26, we can see that Peter … Continue reading Undercover Follower
Support with Grace
Have you ever felt discouraged? I would dare to say that everyone has at one time, or another, felt discouraged. The dictionary tells us that we are discouraged when we have lost our confidence or enthusiasm for something. Life can be difficult when we are discouraged. When we look at Job, we see a man … Continue reading Support with Grace
Salvation through Grace
There are connections that make a difference in our lives. But, there is no connection that can make the difference Jesus makes in our lives. John 3:16 AMP “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] the wayonly begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. John … Continue reading Salvation through Grace
An Unusual Encounter
There are many people who believe that they have no need to repent. They believe that their commitment to their religious beliefs put them in right standing with God. There was a man, Saul of Tarsus, who believed that his actions placed him in right standing with God. Saul of Tarsus was a deeply religious … Continue reading An Unusual Encounter
A Repentant Heart
What do you think about when you hear the word repentance? Many times, we believe that repentance happens once in someone’s life because repentance precedes salvation. But as we saw yesterday, when we fail God, we need to find a place of repentance also. We need to acknowledge then forsake our sinful behavior. Acts 3:19 … Continue reading A Repentant Heart
In Conflict? Extend Grace
Recently I read a quote by Max Lucado that said, ‘Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional.’ I pondered over this for a while and started to think what that looked like in its extreme circumstances. I saw two groups of individuals on opposite sides of the street engaged in a very spirited disagreement. Then the … Continue reading In Conflict? Extend Grace
Given Grace through Humility
Contrast, in art, can be used to create a dramatic effect. Artists use it to draw the eye to the place that the artist desires. There can be contrast in color, texture, or any other element the artist deems important. The objective is to create a work of art that is breathtaking. Contrast can also … Continue reading Given Grace through Humility
The Joy of Forgiveness
Last week, we looked at repentance in Psalm 51. The Bible tells us that all have sinned so that means that we all have the need to repent. When we have an issue with one another, it’s sometimes difficult for one to forgive another. In Psalm 32, David was happy because God forgives sin. Verse … Continue reading The Joy of Forgiveness
You Must be Born Again
Summer is the most enjoyable period of a child’s life; it’s a time for fun and enjoyment. It represents freedom from the classroom and a time to spend your day as you choose to a certain degree. Some children have to attend Summer School to do make-up classes but even so, it’s better than the … Continue reading You Must be Born Again