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Forgiveness
For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses. Matthew 6:14-15 Wow! The words spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount leave no room for ambiguity....
Words have power
"No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear." Ephesians 4:29 We have heard it said that our words have power, and that is true. In some circles, people talk about the...
Unconditional Love
It's common for relationships to start with infatuation rather than love. Infatuation often involves the belief that someone fulfills a need for us, which is not the same as love. So where does love begin? The most well-known verse in the Bible, John 3:16, offers...
Persistence in Prayer
Prayer is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, yet it can be challenging for many believers to maintain consistency in their prayer life. Persistence is essential not only in the act of praying itself but also in the specific requests we make to God....
Worry, the struggle is real
365 times, the Bible commands its readers not to worry - that's one directive for every day of the year. However, despite the frequency, many of us tend to view it as merely a suggestion, rather than a clear-cut command. Fear and anxiety are inevitable parts of life...
What’s Good?
Song Blog: Father of Lights I owe you an apology. Whenever I share a Bible verse to connect to a song, I always want to make sure I’m accurately communicating the original intent of the scripture. I never want to take Scripture out of context so it can fit into...
Hesed: God’s Loyal Love
The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: The Lord—the Lord is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth, Ex. 34:6 Is God different in the OT vs. NT When God chose this moment in the Biblical narrative to describe...
Overwhelmed!
We had just finished the demo part the remodeling of a building our church had rented for office and meeting space. The demo is always the best part of any remodel process. Tearing up old ugly carpet, removing walls, and tearing out old baseboards. ...
The Perfect Christmas Myth
The holiday season is upon us again. What does that thought stir in you? For many of us, it is the pressure for the perfect Christmas. What we would not do for the perfect Christmas season. The beautiful decorations greet you as you drive...
Hesed-God’s Loyal Love
The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: The Lord—the Lord is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth, Ex. 34:6 When God chose this moment in the Biblical narrative to describe Himself to humanity through this...
That’s good news!
Talking about the devil, 1 Peter 5:9 says, “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” Then it says God will, “... after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen,...
Is “This Lamb” Yours? by Joel Addison
The “Passover Lamb” they offered Yet not to be defiled, They wouldn’t enter the Praetorium Plotting evil all the while, Religious leaders full of the law Couldn’t see the innocence that Pilate...