January 18: “How Do You Respond to Sinners?”
While condemning sinners might make us appear holy, it actually does the opposite. A mature Jesus-follower will hate the sin but reach out in love and humility to help the sinner.
Read MoreRamblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
While condemning sinners might make us appear holy, it actually does the opposite. A mature Jesus-follower will hate the sin but reach out in love and humility to help the sinner.
Read MoreOne of the ironies of the Christian life is that while we desire for others to see us as holy, the greatest blessings can come when we see ourselves as sinful.
Read MoreThe first word to come out of John the Baptist’s and Jesus’ mouth as they began their ministries was “repent.” That word is obviously significant and demands our attention and compliance. But it’s also a very good word!
Read MoreJesus showed up to the tomb of His dear friend. He looked around, got angry, and then cried. In this article, I attempt to answer why He did that.
Read MoreAll sin is essentially a love for what the world offers. But, if we have a love for the world, we are demonstrating that we are not saved. So, let’s identify what the love for the world looks like.
Read MoreWhen I sin, is it my fault? Satan’s fault? God’s fault?
Read More4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Kings 2Galatians 6Ezekiel 33Psalms 81-82 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Galatians 6:1 (CSB): “Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so that you also won’t be tempted.” Reflections […]
Read More8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 24Galatians 4Ezekiel 31Psalms 79 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 24:1 (CSB): “The LORD’s anger burned against Israel again, and he stirred up David against them to say, ‘Go, count the people of Israel and Judah.’” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): When you and I […]
Read More4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 132 Corinthians 6Ezekiel 20Psalms 66-67 Today’s Bible Verse(s): Psalm 66:18–20 (CSB): “If I had been aware of malice in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. However, God has listened; he has paid attention to the sound of my prayer. Blessed be God! […]
Read More6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 122 Corinthians 5Ezekiel 19Psalms 64-65 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 12:5-6 (CSB): “David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan, ‘As the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he […]
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