We often judge most harshly those who sin differently than ourselves…but there is hope for each of us
So, since the passage studied in the previous article (i.e., Hebrews 9:11-14, if you'd like to review it) showed us parallels between the practices of Old Testament worship of God and what Jesus did for us, Hebrews 9:15-22 shares that all of this “newness” also involved a new covenant. I encourage you to read that… Continue reading An Ugly Cost for Our Ugly Choices
As the author Jude in the Bible describes a particular group of people, let's not use them as inspiration for our own choices!
Sometimes, bad things lead to stronger faith, rather than being the result of a weak faith
I don't know about you, but I'm certainly glad that salvation is not merely "retroactive"
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
Getting rid of junk in our lives isn't always easy or comfortable, but it is worth it
Not all reality fits neatly with our human-limited expectations
Would you like to stay sick, disabled, or hurt when there's a readily-available cure?
Forgiveness is neither trivial nor free, but it is available to us from God
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
Even if an old problem resurfaces, there are ways to handle its return
There are things worth lamenting over
There is a time, a place, and a process to address sin within the people of God
Do we sometimes just stash bad influences, rather than getting rid of them?
Would you rather be the bull charging through the fence, or a weed that is getting uprooted?
There's a big difference between saying that we're sorry, and meaning it
Pausing to consider something uncomfortable isn't enjoyable, but it may be worth the pain in the long run
While God often delays consequences for sin, the penalty must be paid
While it might sometimes seem like things are unfair in the short run, justice is served in the end
The light can show how messy our lives are, but it also helps us see a path to something better
