All sin is wrong to God, despite its intensity. And unless we've repented and accepted Jesus as our Savior, we'll die with our inherent sin and spend eternity apart from Him. As Christians, we must see the world's people through God's eyes because we were once lost souls ourselves, and God forgave us. And we … Continue reading Forgiving Others
Ephesians 4:32
Pretentious Smiles!
Many suffer anguish and pain behind pretentious smiles; others can't hide it. Some are hurting from being raised alone, without love or hope; others are overwhelmed by personal issues or tragedies. We don't often know what others are going through when we see them, but as Christians, we MUST see them through God's eyes and … Continue reading Pretentious Smiles!
We’re Forgiven, Not Perfect!
Sometimes, people deliberately hurt us. But as Christians, we MUST forgive them because to not forgive is to judge and condemn, and that's the Lord's position, not ours. Jesus loved us while we were still sinners and forgave us without hesitation when we accepted Him as our Lord and Savior. And we all still do … Continue reading We’re Forgiven, Not Perfect!
Equal But Not the Same
We are all created equal, but we're not all the same. Christians come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and though we're all equal in God's eyes because of Christ's righteousness in us, we're not all on the same step in the path of life. Many of us suffer from issues we don't talk about; others … Continue reading Equal But Not the Same
The Sting of Unforgiveness
Betrayal hurts, and anger and hatred grow when emotions take control. When Jesus died on that cross for our sins, HE FORGAVE US and continues to forgive us even though we don't deserve it. The person who hurt us might not care and may do it again, but we forgive them anyway because we can't … Continue reading The Sting of Unforgiveness
Looking Beyond
As Christians in this busy, fast-paced world, it can be easy at times to allow our attitudes and actions to be like the world. We neglect to be kind, show compassion, offer a helping hand, and forgive those who don't deserve it. We forget that Jesus forgave us for our sins when we didn't deserve … Continue reading Looking Beyond
First Impressions!
We've all heard it, "First impressions are everything," yet they're really not. Many people are hurting but hiding it, so we think things are well with them. Others can't hide their pain or frustration, so we judge them because we see them through the world's eyes. But we need to see all people through God's … Continue reading First Impressions!
Be an Encouragment
Sometimes we have to overlook the bad attitudes and actions of others and not get upset. We have no idea what they may be going through and so a graceful smile, an act of kindness, and a forgiving attitude on our part may be the encouragement they need today. God may have put them in … Continue reading Be an Encouragment
Show God’s Love
There are times when we silently judge others for how they dress, speak, or react in various situations. We are quick to turn away and not offer them help, especially if they are believers, because we don't like how they present themselves. But this is not the way to treat people because we don't know … Continue reading Show God’s Love
Peace and Forgiveness
Thirty-five years ago, I suffered one of the worst nightmares of my life: my six-year-old son was viciously attacked by a neighbor's dog that tore his arm to shreds, causing years of emotional trauma and a string of medical procedures. But God was very present in our lives and He brought our son through this … Continue reading Peace and Forgiveness
The Real Enemy
Today, we are facing issues and strifes that we have never had to endure before, and the stress and anger levels are at record-breaking highs. We need to realize that our enemy is the devil, and he's out there like a roaring lion, seeking who he can devour. Our fight is with him and not … Continue reading The Real Enemy
Smile, God Loves You! 