“Forgive Like Jesus Forgives.” These were the words on a roadside billboard. I couldn’t help but wonder how many people know much about how Jesus forgives. In order for Him to forgive us we must confess and repent of our sin. Real repentance will include restitution when it’s required. And, He considers how we…
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No idolatry, no taking the Lord’s Name in vain, remember the Sabbath, honor your parents, don’t murder, commit adultery, steal, bear false witness, or covet what your neighbor has. These commandments cover all facets our lives when taken to their full intent. John says they are not a burden (1 John 5:3). Without a…
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In God’s grace: Noah was saved from the flood (Genesis 6:8) Moses’ prayer was answered for the Lord’s Presence to go with the Israelites. (Exodus 33:17). He promises to be a sun and shield and withhold no good thing from the upright (Psalm 84:11). He gave us Jesus who was full of grace and…
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How seriously do you and I take the Word of God? Do we love Him with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength? God says that He will bless obedience and curse disobedience (Deuteronomy 28). Do we believe Him? In his letter to the Galatians the Apostle Paul points out that God has given…
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Liar. Deceiver. Accuser. Devourer. Tempter. (See Genesis 3:1-5; Job 1:11; 1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 4:1). Satan is a fearsome creature. In a conversation someone expressed her belief that nothing bad can change for the better because we are living under “the ruler of this world.” Scripturally, Satan was called “the ruler of this world”…
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A friend refused communion. Though unnoticed by most, she later confessed that she was holding a grudge against one of the Pastors of the church. She felt she needed to “get right” with him before she participated in communion. This left me some questions about communion. Recently, it became necessary to investigate this internal…
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