Many of us learn from our parents, our teachers, and society in general that if you do good things, you earn good things. This is somewhat true. I know that I have earned good grades for doing homework. I know I have a decent driving record for following the rules. I have had many opportunities … Continue reading The Merit of Observing
Tag: Romans 3:23
Growing Mercy
The Psalmist declares that God’s unfailing, faithful love will last forever. The Passion Translation says it this way: “Here’s my chorus: “Your mercy grows through the ages. Your faithfulness is firm, rising up to the skies” (Psalm 89:2). The word here translates as “checed” which means goodness or merciful kindness. The Psalmist says that this … Continue reading Growing Mercy
My Hero
Read Psalm 86. Today, we are looking at how God is our hero. I am not a big superhero fan, but I do like the Spiderman movies. To me, heroes are first responders, police, fireman, search and rescue, and those in the medical field. I remember many years ago when I was stung by a … Continue reading My Hero
Encourage Daily
It does not cost anything to share an encouraging word with someone. The Bible often speaks of the importance of encouragement. Think about a time when someone shared with you a word of encouragement. It may have been the spark that you needed to help you to press forward. You may have been feeling down, … Continue reading Encourage Daily
From the Assembly to Facedown
Everyone continues to say 2020 is unprecedented in so many ways, and yet if we look through history, we find that there is nothing new— the same struggles we face today are the same struggles that were faced years, decades, generations before. If you know history, you are able to see the similarities. As well, … Continue reading From the Assembly to Facedown
Presence of God Outline
Presence of God – 4/23/2017 God always desired to dwell with us If God is just visiting in your life, things will return back to normal when glory leaves. [Psalm 27:4] - The one thingI ask of the LORD--the thing I seek most--is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of … Continue reading Presence of God Outline
Not Ashamed Outline
9-17-17 Not Ashamed The Gospel - Romans Road to Salvation Because of our sin we are separated from God (Romans 3:23) The penalty for our sin is death (Romans 6:23) Jesus paid the penalty for our sin (Romans 5:8) If we repent of our sins & confess Jesus as LORD we will be saved (Romans … Continue reading Not Ashamed Outline
All Sin
The Message translation of 1 John 3:4, says that “sin is a major disruption of God’s order.” Sin is anything that is against God. We know that “everyone who sins is breaking God’s law.” God is holy and He cannot look at our sin. He has a beautifully orchestrated plan and He knows the best … Continue reading All Sin
Made for More
Did you know you were made for more? Jesus said that we would do greater things than even He did during His earthly ministry. It’s true. Sadly, many of us never step into what God has prepared long ago. We allow our fears to dictate our steps. We make up excuses for not stepping out. … Continue reading Made for More
A Strange Thing
In Hosea 8, we read that Ephraim had “multiplied altars for sin” (v. 11). They built altars, but they certainly were not worshiping God as He desired. The altars were “altars of sinning.” Oh how the things that could be useful for good can be used for evil just the same. What a great reminder … Continue reading A Strange Thing
