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
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Lifestyle of Repentance
Repentance is not something we do once in a lifetime, but it is a daily requirement if we want to remain in good fellowship with God. We sin against God in our thoughts, with our words and by our actions. If we don’t believe that repentance is necessary, John 1:8 NLT provides the answer: If … Continue reading Lifestyle of Repentance
The Message of Repentance
A few weeks ago, we were reading Luke chapter 1 where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. In her old age, God remembered Elizabeth and she had a son, and his name was John. John, the disciple, spoke about John, Elizabeth’s son this way: “God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light … Continue reading The Message of Repentance
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
Failing in Prayer
Previously, we looked at failure because of a lack of maturity. But there are other reasons why we fail in our personal lives and even in ministry. I saw this anonymous quote: ‘Starve your distractions, feed your focus.’ This could be a reason why we fail at those things where we desperately want to succeed: … Continue reading Failing in Prayer
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
The Lord is Good
The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word]. Lamentations 3:25 AMPIt’s almost impossible to go through life and never experience goodness from someone. Teachers discourage students from using words like good in the writing. Good tends to get overworked in their writing assignments: … Continue reading The Lord is Good
Homecoming!
Listen on Spotify “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces; now he will heal us. He has injured us; now he will bandage our wounds. In just a short time he will restore us, so that we may live in his presence. Hosea 6:1-2 NLT. The nation was in turmoil and there was … Continue reading Homecoming!
Victory Walk 