Your Sins Are Forgiven

Your Sins Are Forgiven

Such powerful words! These words are found in Luke 7:48, “Then Jesus said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’” These words give life and freedom. Jesus spoke these words—forgiven—to a “sinful” woman. It was even made crystal clear by the...
5 Ways to Beat Procrastination

5 Ways to Beat Procrastination

When you wait because you are uncertain as to whether or not you should do something, that’s wisdom; but when you are certain of what you should do and don’t do it, that is procrastination. Example #1: Your tooth hurts and you know that it needs attention,...
The Plan in the Chaos

The Plan in the Chaos

God makes no mistakes. God never guesses. He never over-thinks anything. He is never confused, never anxious, and never without a plan. The universe testifies to the order determined by the Creator. The sun comes up every day. The moon in its various versions appears...
Why We Need to Talk About Sexual Sin

Why We Need to Talk About Sexual Sin

In the Bible, you will find an amazing array of…well, everything! The good, the bad, the downright ugly. The Bible portrays its heroes as truly human. Perhaps you’ve seen one of those lists called “Messed Up Bible heroes” such as Abraham, the forefather of faith, who...
What God Thinks of You

What God Thinks of You

Many of us have grown up wanting to please—first parents, then teachers, employers, and yes, God. Faith can become only a checklist of things to do and not do, instead of a relationship with someone who deeply loves us. We know we’ve made many mistakes. We’ve been...