Ephesians 2:1-10 NLT Made Alive with Christ 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday May 9, 2023
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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
Receive God’s Mercy
Have you ever had a moment of reflection when you couldn’t believe what you had done? You actions went against your beliefs and you were crushed. You asked yourself, again and again, “Did I really do that?” and was horrified that the answer remained the same, “Yes! You did it!” You wished that you can … Continue reading Receive God’s Mercy
Benefits of God’s Kindness
There is a lot of distrust when someone shows kindness when we are unable to identify the reason. The attitude is that people have a hidden agenda. This is especially true when you live in cities like New York. We can be a hard bunch at times. But as unbelievable as it seems, there are … Continue reading Benefits of God’s Kindness
Freedom in Christ
In every heart and life there is a desire for freedom. Some people are struggling to gain political freedom because they have been under the control of another group for too long. History tells the struggles and triumph of people who were successful against their oppressors. Is political freedom the only freedom that is needed … Continue reading Freedom in Christ
God Rewards Submission
He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Matthew 26:39 NLT When I was a teenager, there was someone who needed to hear … Continue reading God Rewards Submission
The Cornerstone
The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. Psalm 118:18 NLT There is a popular theme in movies to have the main character rejected in the beginning. He or she has been discredited in their professional community because they developed a system that the experts in their field considered useless. So it results … Continue reading The Cornerstone
Learn To Do Good
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17 NLT Isaiah the prophet had a vision from God. As the new prophet on the block, I’m sure he wanted a good and pleasant message like, "God will chase your enemies from your … Continue reading Learn To Do Good
Victory Walk 