Tag: forgiveness
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Sin, not a downer, a revelation of glory
“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” I am preparing to head back home from the pastor’s conference that I have been to for the last 3 days. Wow, what an encouragement to marvel at the wonder of God! The subject of…
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Remembering the Important Stuff
I’ve been reminded over the last month how it is to be a little child. With Bible School a month ago and Children’s Camp last week, I have been reminded of the truths that we teach children. Those truths aren’t minor. Nor are they little. They are the most important truths that we have. They…
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The Needed Mercy of God
I was contemplating mercy this week. Mercy is unusual. It is a reality that can only be accepted by those who need it. And yet, many who need it refuse to admit that they do. Why do we need mercy? We need mercy because of sin. Sin make us lost. Being lost makes us separated…
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The Thread of Truth
What is God about? I find it ironic how often the answer to that question will not reflect a person’s personal theology about Him. For example, a person like me who has been saved through Christ’s loving and sacrificial giving of Himself of the cross will so often declare that God is about relationships. Yet,…
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When Christians Act Like Atheists
Today we think about one of the oddest actions in the world. No, it isn’t when people who don’t believe in God act like they don’t believe in Him. It isn’t when people who are iffy about God act like they don’t believe in Him. No, the oddest action to me is when those who…
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The Mystery of Knowing God
Mysteries. They catch my fascination. I love a good who-done-it. They stretch my mind. They capture my imagination. They make me want to solve the puzzle before it is revealed. Have you ever thought of the wonderful mystery of knowing God? I mean, He is there – the King of the universe – and He…
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The Power We Have
This week we thought about God’s uncommon faithfulness. He was faithful to Paul when he was heading to Rome. Paul’s relationship with God tells us much about God’s relationship with all of His people. God is faithful. He encourages. He works when we cannot see Him. He cannot be stopped! This got me thinking… It…
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Reminders from Children’s Camp
This last week I was able to be camp pastor for Metro’s Children’s Camp. As always, it was a great experience. It wasn’t just great because I was able to share the gospel with a group like that. It was great because the children reminded me again how precious our relationship with God is. For…
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An Encounter with God
I have a wonderment this week. I wonder if the only ones who truly try to meet with God are the fringe elements of our family. Now, I am not talking about all of us who have meetings about God, but when it comes to meeting God on a Sunday morning (or any day of…
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Why the Resurrection
Have you recently considered the claims of the Scripture? No, I don’t mean the claims of people who carry the Bible – they could have an agenda. I mean, have you really read what the New Testament claims about Jesus? It isn’t a message of morality. The New Testament does not have a simple respect…
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