Throughout our lives, we will have many opportunities to hold hard feelings against someone. Friends, family, or strangers may slander our name, deceitfully deal with us, or even physically harm us. Our first instinct is to go on the defense and become bitter. We would love to see those people pay for what they did. … Continue reading The Power of Love and Forgiveness
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The Greatest Sacrifice
In the Old Testament, God required His people to offer sacrifices to Him on a regular basis. They were primarily animals—doves, lambs, and bulls—that they would slaughter and burn on an altar before God. These sacrifices, or offerings, were given to receive forgiveness for sin and to express thanksgiving and devotion to God. It … Continue reading The Greatest Sacrifice
12 Good Reasons Not to Sin
Sin. You really don’t like to talk about it. It’s not a comfortable topic of discussion and challenges your flesh to give something up. But God finds it necessary to address it because it separates you from Him. It brings destruction to your life—both now and eternally. It’s so serious that the Son of God … Continue reading 12 Good Reasons Not to Sin
The Garment of Praise
We all experience challenges in our lives. We’ve known sickness, financial lack, broken relationships, disappointments, and even the death of loved ones. As a result, we have had many opportunities to feel sad, discouraged, and depressed. Like a wet and ratty bathrobe, those feelings and emotions may cling to us, reminding us daily of our … Continue reading The Garment of Praise
Grow
Problems do not help us grow. It's our response to the problem that causes growth. One person may reject God in the middle of their distress, while another person may seek God and trust Him. While both people may be going through the same problem, one will fail and one will succeed. It's all determined … Continue reading Grow
15 Practical Ways to Help Keep Your Peace
God’s Word is the ultimate way to keep your peace. However, many times you can rob yourself of peace, simply because of the faulty choices you make. Here are fifteen good choices to make to help keep God’s gift of peace! Spiritual Spend time with Jesus. The most important way to keep your peace is … Continue reading 15 Practical Ways to Help Keep Your Peace
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