In the Old Testament, God required the children of Israel to make yearly animal sacrifices. God received those sacrifices as “atonement,” or covering, for their sins for the entire year. It was acceptable to Him if it was a lamb without any imperfections (Exodus 12:5). Now that Jesus has become the perfect, eternal sacrifice for … Continue reading Sweet Smelling Aroma
Category: God’s Presence
Great Joy
One of our favorite passages from the story of Christmas is the account of the angels appearing to the shepherds by night. Before a host of angels declared “glory to God in the highest,” the angel of the Lord made a great announcement: Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I … Continue reading Great Joy
Faith Fueled by Prayer
The Bible says that we are to live a life of faith (Romans 1:17). We are to “walk by faith, and not by sight,” allowing God’s Word to be our guide in every situation—good or bad (2 Corinthians 5:7). We are not alone in this, however. The “author and finisher of our faith,” Jesus, did … Continue reading Faith Fueled by Prayer
Humble Confidence
Many times, we may feel insecure about who we are and what we are called to do in life. We may feel like we’re not good enough to accomplish our life’s assignment. God doesn’t want us to flaunt ourselves pridefully like the world, but He also doesn’t want us to be intimidated. How do we … Continue reading Humble Confidence
Don’t Parent Without Church
Parenting can be intimidating. We are responsible for a life! We must feed, clothe, and teach another human to live on this planet. It’s a big responsibility—one given to us by the God of the universe. We will answer to Him one day for how we performed our task. That may sound daunting, but if … Continue reading Don’t Parent Without Church
Teach Us to Pray
How to Pray Jesus’ disciples had much to learn while following Jesus. One subject they needed help with was prayer. In this case, they were humble enough to ask for instruction. Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, … Continue reading Teach Us to Pray
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