The Nature Of Sin

Scripture Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight. ~Psalm 51:4, NIV Quote I am more flawed than I ever imagined; yet more loved by Christ than I ever dreamed. ~Ya’akov Sin is universal: all have sinned and come exceedingly short of the perfection we see in Christ.…

The Pinch Of Sin

Scripture At last, when he had spent everything, there came a terrible famine throughout that country, and he began to feel the pinch of want. ~Luke 15:14, Weymouth Quote It is not enough to want to get rid of one’s sins, we also need to believe in the One who saves us from our sin.…

Amazing Grace

Scripture I tell you…there will be rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner–more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons have no need for repentance. ~Luke 15:7, Weymouth Quote Those who do not think about their own sins make up for it by thinking incessantly of the sins of others. ~C.S. Lewis I ceased to be…

The Propitiation

Scripture Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. ~Romans 5:9, NASB Quote “Although my memory’s fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.” ~John Newton We are surrounded by “Seeker” churches.…

They Didn’t Understand

Scripture But they didn’t understand any of this. The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about. Luke 18:34, NLT Quote If we could put God in our little box of brains, He would not be big enough to worship. ~Jack Taylor They asks me…

Three Rugged Crosses

Scripture And it shall come to pass,That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved. ~Joel 2:32, NKJV Quote Christ is the way, the only way; His word is the truth, and His death and resurrection bring life. ~William Franklin Graham How do you call on someone? You generally call out, ask…

Thanksgiving In April

Scripture O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. ~Psalms 107:1, KJV Quote We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good, if bad, because it works in us patience, humility and the contempt of this world and the hope…

Prayer and Pleading

Scripture The captain sent some Jewish Elders to Jesus begging Him to come and restore his servants health. And they, when they came to Jesus, they earnestly entreating Him, pleading. ~Luke 7:3-4, Weymouth Quote “I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk about, when I lie down and when I rise…

No Ma Kroger! Are You Kidding?

Scripture Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. ~Psalm 126:6, NIV Quote “How beautiful is the rain! After the dust and heat, in the broad and fiery street and in the narrow lane; how beautiful is the rain!” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I believe…