This is part one of a Three Part Devotional called Be Strong. The next parts will be posted in the coming weeks.
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.
The view from an airplane window is pretty amazing. Everything looks so small and far away. Sometimes God's grace looks small and far away, but the Bible tells us about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, all done for YOU! God's grace is close and personal. God's grace is for YOU!
But what happens after he rises? He ascends.
Are there two different ways of salvation? Were the people in the Old Testament saved in a different way than those in the New Testament?
Don't forget to say thank you! A reminder to give thanks for everything with Pastor Matthew Moldstad.
Jesus wants you to be free. But that means you have to accept some truths. Today we take a close look at what those truths are.
If you have a spouse or a boyfriend or girlfriend you're probably expecting to receive a card for Valentine's Day or maybe to write one. And what will that card say? What do you hope that card says?
Jesus died for all your sins. Does this mean it's okay to keep sinning?
Notice what Paul said: ‘the grace of God has appeared.’ He didn't say ‘the righteousness of God’ or ‘the justice of God’ has appeared.
How often do you say thank you to God? Not enough, that's for sure. Thank God that his love for us doesn't depend on our thankfulness. God bless your Thanksgiving holiday.
"That's not fair." We tend to value fairness, but Jesus tips everything upside down. His is a kingdom of generosity, one where he has unfairly taken our burden and paid our debts. Thank God for not treating us as we deserve!
