Category: Salvation
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All Creation Declares the Glory of God
Do you slow down and take a deep breath when you stop from your busy day and gaze at a rainbow? What about a sunset or the moon and stars? Or maybe the rivers and seas speak to you of God. Seth Lewis beautifully writes about The Language of Rivers and Stars: How Nature Speaks…
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Walking With Our Just and Holy God
What’s your walk through life look like? Busy? Full of regrets? There’s a better path. We have a gracious God who pours out His mercy upon us because Jesus satisfied justice. Walking with our just and holy God is His gift.
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Bound for Hope
Throughout his ministry, Paul often found chains—but the chains didn’t bring despair. He considered them to be chains of hope that bound him to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples for Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Bound for hope, for the hope of the Messiah, Jesus, our Savior. Strength, courage, and hope bolstered Paul in the…
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A Deeper Meaning Behind the Story
I’m fascinated by old churches, their stained glass windows, art, the people who created them and the tour guides who tell their stories. Excited tourists hurriedly snap photos of the art and almost skip to the next photo opportunity. But sometimes, unexpected opportunities arise to share a deeper meaning behind the story and the art.…
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The Way of the Kingdom of God
After Jesus’ resurrection, He presented Himself to His followers for 40 days after His resurrection. And what was He teaching them? Jesus was focused on teaching His followers the Way of the Kingdom of God.
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Jesus Came to Serve and Redeem You and Me
God Almighty, the Great I AM, the Holiest of Holy One, the Creator of the heavens and earth sent His Son into the world. Jesus came to serve and redeem you and me. Jesus came to pay the price we owe because we have disobeyed God’s commands. We have sinned. Do you have a list…
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Behold Our Savior
We can get caught up in all the gift lists, cookies, pies, decorations, and parties. Let’s take a deep breath and rejoice each day as we behold our Savior.
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The Name of Jesus … No Other Way
Are you trusting in the name of Jesus? There’s no other way. If you choose another way, your life will crumble, for Jesus is our Chief Cornerstone. When we choose Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. He fills us. He empowers us to speak truth. We are united in Jesus because we’re saved…
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From Despair to Joy and Worship
Has despair haunted you at times in your life? Maybe you’re experiencing disappointment, grief, or hardship today. Jesus sees your despair, and He is walking with you. Jesus has risen! He is reaching out His hand to lead you from despair to joy and worship. I hope you will take His hand and walk with…
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Remember Jesus: From Passover to the Lord’s Supper
The Old Testament and the feasts of the Israelites point to Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus used the Passover Feast to reveal the New Covenant to His disciples. It was a covenant that God keeps with those who call Him their Lord. A covenant not dependent on anything we do. A covenant based on…