The Cross of Christ put to death the flesh’s ability to call the shots in our life, and now that we belong to Christ, God’s Spirit produces within us the ability (and the responsibility) to say no to the flesh and yes to the Spirit.
Read MoreWhat do you think it’s like when you come to God and ask for forgiveness? There is a lot of language in the Bible about sin, God’s holiness, and His wrath toward sin. I think many of us have this view that when we sin and come to God, there will be a lot of yelling, a lot of anger, and, yes – even pushups.
Read MoreWhen you find yourself seeking fulfillment in something outside of God, remember that He is faithful. He is good to His word and will fulfill His promises to you. Ask Him to remind you of His faithfulness to you, and He will.
Read MorePatience has proven to be at serious threat in our current world. As Christians, we now must fight this instant gratification mindset that permeates modern western culture.
Read MoreDon’t you wish someone could greet you with “Shalom!” and you would magically feel complete, full, safe, whole? It doesn’t work that way, does it?
Read MoreThe face of joy might be a toddler eating an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. However, once the ice cream disappears - or falls to the ground! - this fleeting sort of “joy” is gone.
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