Forgiving Reckless and Willful Sins Against Us
We CAN forgive someone who intentionally hurts us while maintaining healthy boundaries and remembering the grace God has shown us.
Continue reading →When We Don’t Want To “Count It All Joy”
Being joyful in tribulation isn’t about being happy when bad things happen. Rather, we can have confidence that, through it all, we can grow in spiritual maturity by abiding in God’s presence through prayer and Bible reading. Furthermore, finding joy in trials sets a believer apart from the rest of the world. It allows those around us to see the gospel hope within us.
Continue reading →Hating The Sins We Love
What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV)
Continue reading →Is Lying Worth The Price?
If we live and speak dishonestly to those with whom we do life, we not only compromise our Christian witness, we chip away at our self-respect and cheapen our relationships. Our friends will never get to know the real us. Eventually, we’ll lose sight of the truth about ourselves and others.
Continue reading →When We Do the Very Thing We Hate
When God shows me my sin, I don’t feel like a failure. Instead, I hear Him say, “My mercy and power are here for you.”
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