"I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." John 5:24
When given a gift, we do nothing to earn it, right? If we had to earn it, that...
Continue ReadingHe will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever." Revelation 21:4
Right now, we are seeing just how broken, messed up, and full of pain this world is. Sickness and death seem to be all around us. Lonel...
Continue ReadingYes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
I have a confession today: I do not like camping. Oh, I am all about bonfires and s'mores, but I am not a fan of the whole "sleeping in a tent" ...
Continue ReadingAnd Jesus replied, "I assure you, today you will be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43
Why is it that when certain people who have been miraculously rescued from a life full of sin come to Christ, our first instinct is to doubt them? We may often question their sincerity. We may doubt that ...
Continue ReadingInstead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
I must confess that in our study of forgiveness this week, I realized that there is someone who I have not forgiven, even though I have not seen that person in...
Continue ReadingThose who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God. 1 John 3:9
Yesterday we talked about the fact that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, He offers forgiveness....
Continue ReadingLet all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. Psalm 103:2-3
If you have ever been trapped in a dark place, you know that it can be terrifying! When I was a kid, my parents took me to the Carlsbad Ca...
Continue ReadingJesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." And the soldiers gambled for His clothes by throwing dice. Luke 23:34
Forgiveness can be very difficult to offer the moment someone has offended you, can't it? I often have to process the situation for at least a...
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