We all fit into this category of Imperfect Christians, but for some the imperfections seem larger than others. Not that I'm comparing, but the truth is most of my sin came after I was saved. It's a fact I'm not proud of, but one I think others can relate to themselves. It's something I have... Continue Reading →
Scripture - So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need. Hebrews 4:16 Thoughts about what Scripture Means - I have the right to come boldly before the throne of God to find mercy... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Therefore, dear brothers whom God has set apart for himself—you who are chosen for heaven—I want you to think now about this Jesus who is God’s Messenger and the High Priest of our faith. Hebrews 3:1 Thoughts about what scripture means - Because of Jesus, I am set apart for God chosen for... Continue Reading →
Last week in a discussion with family, I was faced with the stark reality of the person I used to be. My mind was flooded with memories, but most details were gone. I realized how much of my life I have truly forgotten, even things I should know. Things I once knew like the back of... Continue Reading →
Scripture - We who have been made holy by Jesus, now have the same Father he has. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers. Hebrews 2:11 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - Because I am holy and am one with Jesus, He is not ashamed to call me sister.... Continue Reading →
Scripture - then he saved us—not because we were good enough to be saved but because of his kindness and pity—by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have been saved and set apart according to God's... Continue Reading →
Scripture - As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed them into her home. Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked. But Martha was the jittery type and was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing.... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For you are all children of the light and of the day, and do not belong to darkness and night. 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - I am a child of the light and not of darkness. Application to my life - Some days I feel like my light... Continue Reading →
Scripture - Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others. Don’t worry about making a good impression on them, but be ready to suffer quietly and patiently. Colossians... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For in baptism you see how your old, evil nature died with him and was buried with him; and then you came up out of death with him into a new life because you trusted the Word of the mighty God who raised Christ from the dead. You were dead in sins, and... Continue Reading →
