Use God’s Grace

What comes to mind when you hear the word grace? Do you think of a grace period on a loan? Has a teacher given you a grace period for turning in an assignment? Have you thought about the grace of God? What does God’s grace mean to you? We all have experienced grace in oneContinue reading “Use God’s Grace”

Our Advocate

If you were in trouble, how happy would you be to have someone on your side? What if that someone was regarded as the best in the world? Would you feel confident that you would be pulled out of the trouble you are in? What if I told you that person is available to you?Continue reading “Our Advocate”

Once For All

How good are you at forgiving? Do you forgive others when they do something that offends you? Do you forgive yourself when you do something you know is wrong? Will you accept forgiveness from others? Do you know that Christ died to cover all sins for all time? Forgiving others can be difficult. If someoneContinue reading “Once For All”

Forgiveness Ultimatum

How are you at forgiveness? How easy is it for you to forgive someone who has sinned against you? Do you forgive from your heart, or is it simply lip service? Do you continue to hold a grudge long after you said or thought you had forgiven them? Forgiving someone of a sin they committedContinue reading “Forgiveness Ultimatum”

Unlimited Forgiveness

How often are you willing to forgive someone who does something wrong? Are you willing to forgive them over and over? Is there a point at which you will no longer forgive? How often do you need to be forgiven for doing the same wrong again and again? Forgiving someone who does something wrong overContinue reading “Unlimited Forgiveness”

Facing Judgment

Do you consider yourself to be a judgmental person? Do you pass judgment on people by the way they dress, their accent, their personal preferences, or their cultural background? What are your reasons for passing judgment? Have you taken time to evaluate your own life? We like to say we do not judge others. WeContinue reading “Facing Judgment”

It Is Simple

Are you confused by the complexity of requirements in various aspects of life? Do you quickly become frustrated by all the hoops you must jump through to abide by the rules? Do you wish things were simpler? What would you say if there was something very simple in life? We live in a complex world.Continue reading “It Is Simple”

Active Compassion

What are you doing for those in need? Do you have compassion for them? Does your compassion motivate you to action? Are you in need? Do you desire someone to have compassion for you? Have you turned to Jesus? We often people say they feel sorry for someone in a bad situation or ill. ThatContinue reading “Active Compassion”

Overcoming Weakness

Do you sometimes feel as though you are being controlled by something else? Do you have sudden urges to do things you know you shouldn’t do? Have you tried to stop yourself and been unable? Have you sought the power of God to overcome them? Living in this world brings many temptations to us. ThoseContinue reading “Overcoming Weakness”

Our Struggle

Do you argue with yourself? Do you debate whether to do this or do that? Are there times when you do something you know you shouldn’t? Are there one or two things you continually battle? Do you know you are wrestling with sin? We know when we are doing something we shouldn’t. We may evenContinue reading “Our Struggle”