Forgiveness is a complicated subject, and people have different opinions about what it really means to forgive. For example, after a conflict between spouses, friends, and family members, it’s common to hear phrases like “I …
The Wilderness, Jesus, and Spiritual Warfare
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” — Matthew 4:1 NIV Jesus entered His ministry fighting God’s enemy and our adversary, Satan, in the wilderness. In Genesis …
Peace with God Through Jesus Christ’s Sacrifice
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”— Romans 5:1 NIV What Does It Mean to Have Peace with God? To have peace with God, you must acknowledge that …
Be Content in Every Circumstance
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”— Philippians 4:11 NKJV The apostle Paul says that he had learned in whatever state he was in to be content. He wrote these words …
A Change is Coming: Hope and Faith in Troubling Times
History has shown us that boldness and courage are the first signs that change is coming. In the 1960s, Sam Cooke recorded the song “A Change Is Gonna Come.” He sang of the promise of …
Love Leads to the Forgiveness of Sins: A Lessons from Luke 7
There’s a story in the Bible, in Luke 7:36-48, that illustrates how love leads to the forgiveness of sins. It also presents a vivid contrast between a self-righteous man and a woman known by the townsfolk to …