Devotions

Non-Zero Sum, Part 3

How does God administer justice for our sins, while still loving us?

Devotions

Non-Zero Sum, Part 2

What if, instead of trying to figure out who is right or wrong, we strove to raise the raise the level of good in the world?

Devotions

Non-Zero Sum, Part 1

Sometimes, taking sides just causes evil to propagate. What would being a peacemaker look like, instead?

Devotions

Even Our Mistakes are Part of the Plan

God doesn't just forgive us for our sins, but He actually uses our failures for greater things.

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Devotions

Do I Have Enough Cash? 

A good relationship with God isn't about collecting enough good deeds to pay for miscellaneous "bills" we have incurred.  There is a great cost for us to be redeemed, but it has already been covered.

Devotions

Here There Be Dragons, Part 2

Just as we can't fully appreciate the excitement of a movie ending without understanding the magnitude of the odds that the protagonists overcome, we can't fully appreciate salvation without understanding what we are saved from.

Trees in Winter
Devotions

Hospice, Emergency Room, or Hospital?

Are we investing in an abundant life in the way that God intended, or are we just entertaining and distracting ourselves until the inevitable occurs?

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Devotions

The Sin Bank

Although we may be tempted to keep score in relationships, making sure that we provide others with similar value to what they give us, the Bible has a different mission for us.

Sea Lions on Buoy
Devotions

I Can’t Do It!

As challenging as our individual weaknesses may be against specific temptations, we are not alone in this struggle.

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Devotions

Four-Loaf Cleaver

When we are tempted to sin, even by learning what sin is, we can't just drive out bad thoughts. Something else needs to take their place.