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Do we automatically go to heaven? (A modern parable)

Today Can Be Different Posted on February 15, 2020 by SherylFebruary 15, 2020

Tim McConnell, the hospice chaplain, lowered the bedside rails so he could lean in closer.   “I’m not ready to die.” Dale gripped the minister’s arm. “I wish I could know definitely for sure that I’m going to heaven.”  Tim leaned … Continue reading →

Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!) | Tagged authority, confession, death, eternal life, God so love the world, heaven, Jesus is Lord, Jesus saved us, John 3:16, Romans 10:9

Fair wages

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 1, 2019 by SherylOctober 1, 2019

There’s no way we can earn our way to heaven or say enough prayers to be allowed in. As I write this, I’m praying that you’ll truly understand how much God loves you. He sent His only Son to die a horrific death for your sins.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged compensated, death, fair wages, It Is Finished, James 1:15, penalty, restored, Romans 6:16, Romans 6:21, Romans 6:23, salvation, sin, sinful act, wages

Beginning today, you can have newness of life

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 24, 2019 by SherylJuly 24, 2019
Mentors

This can be the season (your season!) when you find help to increasingly love God more than you love your sins. It can be a time of great spiritual growth as each of us spend time with God daily, meditate on His Word and make ourselves accountable to a trusted mentor or small group.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged faithfully obey, freedom, glory, God-honoring behavior, newness of life, powerful grace, relationships, Romans 6:4, shackles of sin, sin nature, spiritual growth, typing class, victory

God is available to meet with you right now

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 11, 2019 by SherylJuly 11, 2019

I can’t begin to imagine all God knows about me, good and bad. But I’m glad He knows all of it. And that He still loves me – extravagantly.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged accountability, defense mechanism, destructive behaviors, destructive habits, eating disorders, God is available, know my heart, Psalm 139:23, regret, search me, search your heart, security, shame, struggles, transparent

Do you know someone who is spiraling downward?

Today Can Be Different Posted on January 11, 2019 by SherylJanuary 11, 2019

What would happen if we sincerely prayed and – as God leads – got involved when we see signs that someone is spiraling downward? How might our churches and communities benefit if we show God’s mercy to those caught in the consequences of their bad or sinful choices?

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Posted in Addictive Behavior (Including Eating Disorders), Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk), Depression and Anxiety | Tagged compassion, dishonesty, generous, greed, hate, judgement, love, Luke 19:1, Luke 19:2, Luke 19:3, Luke 19:4, Luke 19:5, Luke 19:6, Luke 19:7, Luke 19:8, Luke 19:9, respect, sincere, spiraling downward, Zacchaeus

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