Forgiveness

Topics about forgiveness

Bless the Lord

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Bless the Lord, O my soul (Psalm 103:1). Many of us have heard the songs from Matt Redman (10,000 Reasons-Bless the Lord) or from the Prestonwood Worship Choir (103-Bless the Lord). The words may have stirred up emotions in you; maybe the Holy Spirit gave you some insights as you listened. But after the song … Read more

Forgiving Sins and the Son of Man

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Today we’re going to look at a few topics that may seem controversial, but stick with us to the end before deciding. We will look at two items: first, forgiving or retaining sins, and second, doing the same works that Jesus did as the “Son of Man” on earth. First let’s look at forgiving sins … Read more

God wants a relationship with you

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This is an article that may seem to be redundant or not necessary, but please read on…We’ve all seen the John 3:16 “love” posters at sports stadiums or other events, but this article touches on a few related topics. God still loves the world and wants us to spend eternity with Him in heaven. There’s … Read more

Propitiation

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Have you ever gone to the dictionary only to find they define the word you need with one you don’t know. Then you go down the bunny trail and look the other word up only to find they refer you back to the original word? It can be a source of frustration. There are many … Read more

Expectation Gap

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Lately I’ve tried to figure out when I missed an opportunity to glorify God in challenging situations. It appears to be when I experience what I call an expectation gap. That’s when I expect something to go a certain way or someone to do the right thing, and they don’t. We can’t make them do … Read more

Mercy and Grace

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There are two words that sometimes cause confusion for Christians – mercy and grace. What do they mean and what’s the difference? Consider King David and his sin with Bathsheba. He deserved to be punished for breaking the law, even one of the ten commandments. However, God showed David mercy and kept him from getting … Read more

The Middle is the Hardest

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So what do you do when the Lord says He’ll fight your battle. He’ll be your advocate? So you cast your cares on Him and trust (1 Peter 5:7). The middle part is the hardest because that’s when you wait, and wait and sometimes wait some more! Sometimes without seeing anything happen. You know it’ll … Read more