Jeremiah 17:9 We are all born with a God shaped hole. A deep longing within us. A spiritual void that seeks purpose and fulfillment. Those who don’t know Jesus as their Savior, try to fill that emptiness on their own. But when we try to fill the hole inside with worldly substitutes, we discover that… Continue reading January 24th – Jeremiah 17:9
Tag: Sin
January 22nd – 1 Corinthians 6:14
1 Corinthians 6:14 To justify continuing to live a sinful lifestyle after receiving Jesus as their Savior, Corinthian Christians would say,”Foods for the stomach and the stomach for food.” Meaning it wasn’t a big deal to give their body anything it wanted. After all, they were free from the law. But the Apostle Paul was… Continue reading January 22nd – 1 Corinthians 6:14
January 10th – Acts 3:19
Acts 3:19 As a machine mechanic, everyday my husband comes home with clothes marked by the grime of hard work. This makes the subsequent grease stains a challenge to remove. And sometimes, hard as I try, his clothes remained stained. Thankfully unlike earthly fabrics, our souls are never too dirty for God to clean. In… Continue reading January 10th – Acts 3:19
October 25th – John 1:16
John 1:16 We all sin against God daily. And not just once, but multiple times each day. Some sins we are fully aware of, some we commit without knowing. Thankfully, for those who have received Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we have access to an endless, overflowing source of God's unmerited favor and love.… Continue reading October 25th – John 1:16
September 19th – Romans 1:18
Romans 1:18 "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness." In today's world, there often seems to be an "anything goes" attitude. Moral and ethical boundaries are increasingly blurred or ignored. However, no matter how wicked this world gets,… Continue reading September 19th – Romans 1:18
September 10th – Philippians 2:5
Philippians 2:5 “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” In a world ruled by Satan, everyday we are inundated with temptations and sin. That’s why the apostle Paul encourages us to maintain a mindset that aligns with Jesus. The One who humbly served others and remained obedient to God's… Continue reading September 10th – Philippians 2:5
September 8th – Romans 12:2
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is; His good, pleasing and perfect will.” We are at war with a powerful Enemy. And even the mightiest Christian can fall prey… Continue reading September 8th – Romans 12:2
August 31st – Colossians 3:5
Colossians 3:5 “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” Many Christians mistakenly believe that living under grace gives them carte blanche to live a life of sin. But as believers, we are called to a higher standard. One that reflects the power… Continue reading August 31st – Colossians 3:5
July 14th – Proverbs 29:1
Proverbs 29:1 “He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.” We serve a God of second, third, and fourth chances. But although His patience, is immense, it’s not infinite. While God’s mercy and grace abound, there comes a point where persistent disobedience and unrepentant hearts can exhaust His… Continue reading July 14th – Proverbs 29:1
June 24th – Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” One of the greatest ways God heals us is with His forgiveness. God's forgiveness is a balm for the wounded soul. And a source… Continue reading June 24th – Isaiah 53:5
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