My mind could not shut off because of the thoughts of condemnation that were racing through it. I had been caught red-handed in a lie that I told a family member. The problem was, I could have easily told the truth. But I panicked and told her what I thought would get me out of the situation. You are such a hypocrite, Shawn! You have not grown at all in your maturity. Look at you! You should … [Read more...] about Four of the Most Effective Ways to Leave Condemnation Behind
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On Thin Ice
"See to it, [sisters], that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first."Hebrews 3:12-14 (New International Version)A young puppy and her master … [Read more...] about On Thin Ice
An Awful Dilemma’s Answer
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:6 (NIV)Long ago, in eternity past, a magnificent decision was made by the three Persons of the Godhead. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit created a being that was made in their image. This being would be the most cherished and adored creature ever to breathe the breath of life. … [Read more...] about An Awful Dilemma’s Answer
What’s Real?
"The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."Galatians 6:8 (New International Version)I heard an alarming statistic recently. Marriages in the Christian world are failing at a higher rate than those in the secular world. That is partly due to the fact that non-Christian couples … [Read more...] about What’s Real?
Living Life Upside Down
"The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:1-2 (NIV)Why is it important for me to strive for holiness in my life?Holiness (Strong's Concordance):English Words used in KJV:sanctify 26 hallow 2 be holy 1 [Total Count: 29] 1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow2) to separate from … [Read more...] about Living Life Upside Down
The Voice
"Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today!The Lord says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness." Psalm 95:6-8 (New Living Translation)It's Saturday! It's … [Read more...] about The Voice
