Are you harder on you than God is on you? Sometimes I can be pretty hard on myself.
Have you given up something for Lent? Pastor John Petersen suggests that perhaps you should give up Guilt for Lent. Put your guilt on Jesus, he has taken your sins to the cross in your place.
Are you familiar with the domino effect? The devil likes to topple our lives, but God also set things in motion, a cascade of events to save you!
Do you have debt? A mortgage? Loans? What about spiritual debt? Do you worry about paying your debt to God? God has charged your debt to Jesus.
How much can you lift? God knows exactly how much you can bare and when he is there to lend you strength and do what you cannot do alone.
When someone says "I'm sorry," how do you respond? Do you say "That's okay. Don't worry about" or do you say "I forgive you"? It's reassuring to hear forgiveness, even for minor things. How great is it though to be forgiven by God?
Jesus provides rest for our soul, freedom from guilt, and peace in the knowledge that our sins have been forgiven. Join us for a few minutes of rest today.
If you've ever struggled with depression, know this: God loves you. God has a plan for you. God loved you so much he traded his only Son for your redemption.
If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, talk to your pastor right away. ELS pastors are trained in biblical counseling and can help you navigate finding psychological and medical treatment.
Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter. Today we have a special message from Pastor Josh Mayer currently serving as Pastor at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN.
How is your relationship with God? Are you right with him? Do you think that you've lived a good enough life to keep him happy?
Lord, my heart is heavy. Do you feel weak and heavy ladened? Hear this message of Hope and Peace from the book of 1 John.
Do you want a fresh start? In Christ you have exactly that. Happy New Year from Peace Devotions.
