What happens when you die? It's a question that everyone should consider.
To my children paying for things with a card looks easy. They don't realize that these purchases must be backed up with money.
Who does this? Who is nice to people who complain against them?
What's the worst sin of all? What's the deadliest sin?
Does God accept us just the way that we are? Whenever I get asked that question, I like to turn to John chapter three when Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus.
I have this piece of driftwood that looks like a snake. And I like it because it reminds me of two different events in the Bible.
This past year someone has been painting rocks gold and leaving them in our playground. This actually reminds me of something Jesus talked about.
My children are learning cause and effect. They don’t realize their actions cause problems. Similarly, we often downplay our sins, distancing ourselves from their severity. It is by recognizing our sins that we see the depth of God’s grace.
An infomercial can be for any product, but it always seems as if they have the same kinds of lines, the same kind of jargon and lingo.
When we look at our lives and our hearts we don't often see peace. But peace doesn't come from within ourselves, it comes from what Jesus has done for you. Jesus' wounds are reminders that he paid for your wrongdoing and now you can have peace with God.
God can work through our messes. Jesus' death on the cross was a messy situation, but it was by this death that your sins were paid for.
Ever heard of the porcupine dilemma? Just like porcupines huddle together despite the risk of poking each other, we're called to stick together in the church, despite our flaws. Jesus endured pain for us, inviting us into his love and forgiveness.
