Have you ever looked back on something you said or did and thanked the Lord for correcting you in your sin and error, when you rightfully deserved judgment? We all have moments, even on a daily basis, where we thank God for His grace and mercy toward us, and many of us could say that such sin and error are not available for public scrutiny. Over the past several years, one of the things that became painfully clear personally was…
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 When someone says the term Word of Faith, one might immediately think of the power of your words, speaking things into existence, and prosperity in health and in personal finances. What may not be at the forefront of thought regarding this movement is the teaching of Jesus having to suffer in hell for…
The character of God is the guarantee that all wrongs will be righted someday; when the ‘day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed’ arrives, retribution will be exact, and no problems of cosmic unfairness will remain to haunt us. God is the Judge, so justice will be done. J.I. Packer In Luke 16:18-31, Jesus gives the account of a poor man named Lazarus and a rich man whose name we do not know and their eternal…
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3 ESV We all have particular verses that encourage us in various ways as believers in Christ. These verses from Colossians 3 are beautiful reminders where the…
By now you have most likely heard about the latest Disney Pixar movie, Turning Red, and you may have heard mixed reviews about this movie. While there are some singing the praises of this movie and are labeling it another classic in the line of Disney movies, there are others who have great concerns about the overarching message and influences this movie presents to children. I am in the concerned group. Initially, I had decided to steer clear of the…