Monthly Archives: May 2018
The Thoroughness of Forgiveness
Although we feel like we struggle with many difficult life circumstances, the biggest problem we face in life is our sin. Our life-long sin pattern keeps us from the God who loves us. If this barrier is not dealt with, … Continue reading
God’s Public Relations Dept. – Christian Character
A third way God “advertises” Himself to the world is through changed lives of His followers. Of course, believers who choose to live focused upon themselves and earthly concerns are a deterrent to God’s public relations campaign. But it must … Continue reading
God’s Public Relations Dept. – His Word
God makes Himself known most clearly in His Word. He spoke through Moses, the Prophets, Jesus, and His followers, explaining to us His nature, His character, and His plan for us, both in this world and the next. It is … Continue reading
God’s Public Relations Department – Creation
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 The Creator’s love for beauty and order, and His generous desire for … Continue reading
Your priestly function
Believers in Christ have been given the unbelievable, undeserved assignment of being Christ’s ambassadors on earth, representing God to desperate, confused, hopeless people, as He were entreating through us (2 Corinthians 5:20). [See also 5-10-18, as well as 2-22-18.] But you … Continue reading
The Priesthood of the Believer
Are you up to the assignment of being a priest of God and of Christ? The Pope, the Bishop of Rome is commonly referred to as the Pontiff. The etymology of the word Pontiff derives through Old French pontif from Latin pontifex, … Continue reading
Costly Worship
When King David purposed to thankfully worship God for holding back His hand from more extensive punishment on the people of Israel, it was proposed to him that he make offerings on the rocky threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. … Continue reading
Repentance without regret
“He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit … Continue reading