Sometimes, bad things lead to stronger faith, rather than being the result of a weak faith
Tag: Sin
Prepared for Past, Present, and Future
I don't know about you, but I'm certainly glad that salvation is not merely "retroactive"
No Use Pretending
We can say all that we want about how good or bad we are, but making a claim doesn't change the truth about what is
Time to Get out the Scrub-Brush
Getting rid of junk in our lives isn't always easy or comfortable, but it is worth it
Truth that Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense
Not all reality fits neatly with our human-limited expectations
Would You Like to Remain Sick?
Would you like to stay sick, disabled, or hurt when there's a readily-available cure?
Forgiveness is a Big Deal
Forgiveness is neither trivial nor free, but it is available to us from God
Admitting I Have a Problem
The process of returning to God isn't new, but it must start with admitting that we have turned away from Him in the first place
I Thought That This Was Handled
Even if an old problem resurfaces, there are ways to handle its return
It’s OK to be Appalled
There are things worth lamenting over
When It’s Not Tattling
There is a time, a place, and a process to address sin within the people of God
Get Rid of It!
Do we sometimes just stash bad influences, rather than getting rid of them?
Uprooted or Strong?
Would you rather be the bull charging through the fence, or a weed that is getting uprooted?
Sorry Not Sorry
There's a big difference between saying that we're sorry, and meaning it
When Looking Back Isn’t Pleasant
Pausing to consider something uncomfortable isn't enjoyable, but it may be worth the pain in the long run
Consequences Can’t Wait Forever
While God often delays consequences for sin, the penalty must be paid
Passing the Consequences to Someone Else?
While it might sometimes seem like things are unfair in the short run, justice is served in the end
Yes, Darkness Exists, but There is Hope in the Light
The light can show how messy our lives are, but it also helps us see a path to something better
Abusing That Which Is Good
The use of good things to accomplish bad purposes is nearly as old as humankind itself
Does It Count If I Don’t Know Any Better?
When it comes to excuses, saying that we didn't know better isn't the same as actually not knowing better
Those Who Sin Differently 