Introduction It is said that one night in a church service, a young woman responded to God’s call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But the change in her was evident. As time went on she became a faithful memberContinue reading “The Church: A Place for Forgiveness and Freedom”
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Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation
“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but heContinue reading “Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation”
God’s Pathway to Salvation
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7 or, “‘Who willContinue reading “God’s Pathway to Salvation”
“He Still Has Some Issues To Work Out”
Originally posted on J.S. Park: Hospital Chaplain, Skeptical Christian:
He leans over to me all quiet-like in church and says, “He still has some issues to work out.” I want to tell this guy, “So do you. So do I. We all do, bro.” He says in a sly whisper, “He really just needs…
What the Resurrection Means to Me
“I wish I could do it all over again;” “I wish I could take it back.” These phrases depict some of the times in my life when I have hurt, insulted, or denigrated someone. When I have said or did someone wrong, my heart’s cry is to turn the tables around, push the rewindContinue reading “What the Resurrection Means to Me”
Love that Nourishes
Human love is fickle and stressful; it’s based on human emotions. Human love is too weak to carry two people through the vicissitudes or changes in life or each other. Human, earthly love is demanding. The mantra of human love is “If you love me, you will please me.” It demands loyalty, fidelity, respect, andContinue reading “Love that Nourishes”