Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NIV) Forgiveness is something we all want for ourselves but find challenging to extend to others. Why is that? Do we consider our shortcomings less grievous than someone else’s? Do we want them to suffer for Read More
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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:19 NIV) The sacrificial death of Christ cleanses us from all of our sins—past, present, and future. Why, then, do we need to confess our sins? Confession is simply agreeing with
For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? (1 Corinthians 4:7 NIV) The self-made man or woman is highly regarded in today’s society. Rags to riches success stories captivate us. As
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) No one is exempt from suffering.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) No one is exempt from suffering.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 150:6 NIV) Shepherds lead their sheep to clean, fresh water and green lush pastures. They tenderly care for each sheep in their fold. At night, the sheep can rest peacefully because they know their shepherd is sleeping across the gate of their pen
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Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 150:6) Praise is a powerful form of worship. God should be praised for who He is—His character. He should also be praised for what He does. The great news is that we can praise Him anywhere and anytime! We don’t
At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus
From this time, many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. (John 6:66 NIV) During Jesus’ earthly ministry, great crowds followed Him initially. They were curious about the miracles He performed. They might have been intrigued about His teachings. Perhaps they enjoyed the food He miraculously produced when He fed the five
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NIV) Sometimes love hurts. God powerfully demonstrated His love for us by sending His only Son to save a lost world. Jesus suffered a horrific death as He was nailed to the cross. He
