When we accept Jesus as our Savior, He pardons our sins and fills us with His righteousness, but we are not perfect. Soon, Jesus will call us Home to be with Him forever, and we WILL be perfect, but until then, we live in this sinful world and sometimes fall into its temptations. God forgives … Continue reading Forgiven, Not Perfect!
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Leave the Baggage Behind!
Many new Christians bring their old habits into the new life. They don't realize that being born again isn't a magical event; we don't become instantly perfect—AND God doesn't accept the sins we carry forward, either, as some in Christendom say. Jesus forgave our sins on the cross and made us righteous to enter Heaven, … Continue reading Leave the Baggage Behind!
Cleanse, Renew, Repeat Daily
When we pray about something and the answer isn't what we expected, we can waste the day moping over it and getting angry, or we can praise God for what we have. He hears our prayers and the answer He gives is always what we need even if we don't understand it. God watches over … Continue reading Cleanse, Renew, Repeat Daily
Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Many religions will have us believe that we can “earn” God’s forgiveness through works - give financial aid, support those who come to us for help, and pray for those in need. And these good deeds for this purpose should stay with that religion because it is NOT a prerequisite from the Lord for forgiveness, … Continue reading Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Faith and Forgiveness
Faith and forgiveness are two fruits of the Spirit that enable us to seek God and receive His blessings. We need to forgive those who have offended us no matter what they’ve done. The Bible tells us to forgive each other, to lift up each other and to exalt each other. But when someone has … Continue reading Faith and Forgiveness
Smile, God Loves You! 