Tag Archives: gratitude
O come let us adore Him!
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” “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 … Continue reading
New beginnings
As we begin the new year, we have the pleasure of leaving behind us previous hurts and mistakes (hopefully learning from them) and looking ahead to what sort of new life God has in store for us. “Do not call … Continue reading
Contentment
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me. … Continue reading
Our Scapegoat
Today, a guest editorial! Scapegoat is a familiar term used in our culture for someone who bears the brunt of accusations of guilt against another party. Its origin dates back 3500 years to the sacrificial system established by Moses. This … Continue reading
Lack confidence?
Do you, in your inner spirit, cringe in guilt and shame before God? Do you see your past record of rebellion and failures as a ball-and-chain, holding you back from the comfortable walk with God you desire? Do you, like … Continue reading
Does God forget sin?
Does God forget our sin? What does David mean when he says, “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah … Continue reading
Remembering God’s Goodness
“. . . and Joshua said to them, ‘Cross again to the ark of the Lord your God into the middle of the Jordan, and each of you take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the … Continue reading
Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called
There is a kind of eternal life that will determine where we live eternally; there is another kind of eternal life that will determine how we experience it, both then and now. According to Jesus and John, there is only one factor that determines our forgiveness … Continue reading
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
Gratitude
“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” … Continue reading
