March 23: “One Reason Why Repentance Is So Important”
Repentance will stop up God’s ears so that He cannot and will not listen to our prayers. That’s why we need to be sure to repent quickly and thoroughly when we sin.
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March 9: “Overcoming Temptation With Prayer”
Oftentimes, to overcome temptation, we shouldn’t focus on our willpower. We should prayerfully seek the Lord’s power as we simply strive for obedience to Him.
Read MoreFebruary 17: “Repenting for Sins We Didn’t Commit”
While God will not specifically punish us for someone else’s sins, we may experience punishment because we happen to be in the group of someone who sinned.
Read MoreFebruary 9: “Defeating Temptation with Prayer”
In some way, the activity of prayer is the one thing we can and must do if we are to overcome the temptations in our life. So, we need to follow Jesus’ instruction and pray.
Read MoreJanuary 28: “Forgiving the Unforgiveable Is For Our Own Good”
While forgiveness might seem like the hardest thing we could do, it really is for a own good. Unforgiveness, no matter how justified we may feel in holding onto the hurt, only leads to bad things.
Read MoreJanuary 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 MoreJanuary 12: “The Blessings of Acknowledging Our Sinfulness”
One 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 MoreJanuary 4: “Repentance is a Good Thing”
The 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 MoreDecember 21: “When Jesus Got Angry and Then Cried”
Jesus 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 MoreDecember 3: “Gaining Mastery Over the 3 Categories of Temptation”
All 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.
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