Our Lord Jesus carried the heaviest load there is when He took our sins upon His shoulders. He hung there on the cross holding that load – every sin there ever was — yours, mine, every person ever born. The Bible says He didn’t mind carrying that load for you and me. He wasn’t forced Read More
Slavery is as old as sin itself. We aren’t puppets in God’s hands, doing his bidding. He lets us make our own choices and our own mistakes. No matter what lot in life we’ve been handed, whether rich or poor, slave or master, one day, we will all have to stand before the Lord and
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. (Isaiah 30:15 NIV) You, O Lord, are our refuge. When the days are too full and sleep is too hard to come
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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him,
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. (Psalm 40:4) Lord, if only all the false gods that lure us were clearly labeled. We are introduced to wealth, physical perfection, and romance – and it isn’t until we realize
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Lord, I awake this day so grateful for all that I have. You’ve given me so much more than I deserve as the sinner that I am. The beauty around me and your unconditional love! Thank you, Lord!
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NIV) Lord, I know You want us to forgive those who do us wrong. In fact, You expect us to forgive because you set a sublime example by forgiving us first. Please help
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Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even
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“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they were created and have their being.” (Revelation 4:11 NIV) I have trouble getting a single blade of grass to grow, Lord. By contrast, You created an entire universe and all it
