On a dusty road a young couple makes their way towards their destination. A long road for anyone, an estimate four days for those who hold a quick and steady pace. For this couple it was closer to eight to 10 days. This woman was pregnant; nine months pregnant. Her husband trudged alongside her with…
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.“- 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow = conviction Worldly sorrow =guilt and shame When you are in Christ, He leads you to repentance because His Holy Spirit brings conviction which leads to a changed life. When you are of the…
Repentance is a by-product of God’s grace. Without the blood of Jesus Christ being shed on the cross on our behalf we could never approach God with our sin, mistakes and imperfections. The power of repentance is held to by the power of the cross. Without the grace which was purchased on the cross by…
Denial is easier than acceptance. Negativity is easier then positivity. Dying is easier than living. It’s easier to tear down than to build up. We can say we will die for someone but refuse to live for another’s good. We can spend all of our time looking at all the hardships of life but refuse…
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked- 1 John 2:6 Walk Like Jesus Walked
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”- John 16:33 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many…
The reason for the cross is simple. The reason for the cross is for you! Even if you hate me. The reason for my blood shed is to purify the hearts of man. The reason for the cross and the blood poured out was to draw you close to me. So you can know me!…
“For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, for he was looking ahead and including…
“As you go, announce this: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give free of charge.” Matthew 10:7-8 Nothing is Impossible with God Verse 7: “As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of…
Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked Him for. -1 John 5:14-15 Prayer is not like playing the lottery or wishing upon a…