Carrying the weight of sin around is painful. If we just come clean and admit that we have failed, would a loving God welcome us back?
Tag: Salvation
“Come With Me If You Want to Live”
We may not have starred in a Terminator movie, but there is someone we need to follow if we want to live.
Eagerly Awaiting
If we can't wait to get home from a trip to see our family, how much greater will the anticipation be of going home to see our Lord and Savior?
Offer [Not] Only Valid for New Customers, Part 2
Salvation is available to everyone who receives it.
Offer [Not] Only Valid for New Customers, Part 1
Wouldn't it be great if we could all get the same deal, regardless of whether we were new or long-time customers?
I Win!
We may all like to win, but what do we do when the odds seem stacked against us?
Ode to the Bridge Builder
Sometimes, a canyon is just too big to cross without a good bridge.
Sometimes, the Real Question is the One We Don’t Ask, Part 1
What happens when questions just lead to more questions, but never lead to any change?
I’m Not Good Enough, and That’s OK
Sometimes the first step to solving a problem is to realize that we cannot fix it on our own.
You Can’t Make That With Those Ingredients, Part 1
No matter how hard we might try, there are some things that can't be made without the right ingredients.
Sticking with the Classics
Change brings good things and bad, but there are cases where the original is still the best, and no "re-interpretation" will suffice.
Through the Veil
Have you ever felt like you were stuck behind layers of curtains, trying to find your way out?
God’s Message to the Arab People
God's blessings to the Arab people aren't limited to the stories about Ishmael. Let's take a look...
Against Everyone?
In a world broken by sin and its effects on everyone, who is really to blame?
Completely Paid!
Trying to earn our own salvation is like trying to pay a mortgage on a house that is already fully paid off.
Justice Is Served!
Would it be a good thing if everyone received exactly what they deserved for their actions?
No Legal Standing
Once we have accepted Jesus' payment for our sins, who has the right to still torment us about what we have done?
How Bad Is It?
Are the "rules" (set out by God to define how to live according to His will) the reason we aren't living a happy life, or are they the tests that show us what treatment we need for our most serious condition?
A Painful Diagnosis
Might it be that there is another cause for societal problems that we have overlooked?
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 2
When we find ourselves in a situation that we can't fix ourselves, we are relieved when we see someone extend an outstretched hand to help us out.
Those Who Sin Differently 