What is guilt? Here are two definitions. Guilt is the fact or state of having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law. Guilt is a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong,etc., whether real or imagined. When we have offended someone, broken a law, or sinned against God, … Continue reading Overcoming Guilt
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Overcoming Fear
We fear what we cannot control. Situations and circumstances of life can paralyze us with fear. Fear can control your thoughts and emotions, and it can take a toll on your health. Fear is an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual battle. God can help you overcome fear. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead … Continue reading Overcoming Fear
At Jesus’ Return, Be Found Faithful
If Jesus returns to earth during your lifetime, what do you want him to find you doing? As for me, I want to be found faithful. For each of us, it's a matter first and foremost of whether or not we are saved. My saving faith in Jesus rests in his completed on the cross, where he … Continue reading At Jesus’ Return, Be Found Faithful
Be Ready for Jesus’ Return
When Jesus describes the end times, he implores those who will listen to be ready for his return and to be found faithful serving him at the time of his return. Be ready and be faithful. In this post, we will discuss how and why we should be ready. Jesus' return is imminent. When Jesus died … Continue reading Be Ready for Jesus’ Return
The Return of Christ
Important events: Jesus' incarnational birth Jesus' perfect life Jesus' atoning death Jesus' victorious resurrection Jesus' glorious ascension Jesus' promised return Here is how Jesus described His return: Matthew 24:29-31 29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days: The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the celestial … Continue reading The Return of Christ
Create in me a clean heart, O God
King David certainly knew what it felt like to be on top of the world. Slaying giants, being anointed as king, and leading an entire nation were some of his major accomplishments. Writing Psalms, shepherding sheep, and walking in close fellowship with God also brought him great satisfaction and joy. However, David also knew what … Continue reading Create in me a clean heart, O God
From Suffering to Victory
From the cross, as He was suffering with excruciating physical, mental, emotional and spiritual pain, Jesus cried out to the Father: "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" I try to imagine myself at the foot of the cross, hearing Jesus cry out these words. Jesus' prayer was a quote from Psalm 22, verse … Continue reading From Suffering to Victory
Mighty God
Isaiah 9:6 (HCSB) 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. At Christmastime, we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus. His name literally means, “The Lord … Continue reading Mighty God
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Bible makes it clear. The resurrection of Jesus is essential to everything we believe. 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is without foundation, and so is your faith. 15 In addition, we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we have testified about God … Continue reading The Resurrection of Jesus
The Crucifixion of Jesus
Read the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus and you will be moved. Consider the fact that crucifixion was invented by the Roman Empire to be the most humiliating and painful form of death ever known to man. Execution by crucifixion was intended to deter people from ever following the example of the condemned. The agony of the cross. The … Continue reading The Crucifixion of Jesus