How different would our lives be today if God’s love had not planned for our salvation so long ago? Imagine if Satan were left undefeated. Cruelty, selfishness and every ugly sin would have abounded even more than we see today. Think Pottersville (only worse) in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” where everyone began living for himself once Mr. Potter took over the town.
Continue reading →Picture yourself chatting with Jesus face-to-face. Picture Him holding you tightly while you pour out your heart to Him.
Continue reading →If we’ve recognized Jesus’ death on the cross as payment for our sins, we can call God (with all the excitement the exclamation points imply), “Abba! Father!”
Continue reading →During my high school years, I thought I’d automatically go to heaven because of my religious affiliation. I didn’t fully understand how the gospel message applied to me.
Continue reading →Not even the worst moment. When our wretched, putrid sins was placed on Jesus, God (the Father), turned His face away. “My God, my God,” Jesus cried in agony, “why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34 ESV). We’ll never know how incredibly alone He felt at that moment.
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