Here is one of Jesus’ parables – It highlights two kinds of people. Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went
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Tag: salvation
The Chase
For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me. ~John 6:44 NLT A shout peeled through the quiet morning air. The chase was about to begin. Deer
Read moreEssential Questions for Believers
My life has been a bit crazy lately. In the last month, we’ve had a death in the family, celebrated our daughter’s pregnancy with an elaborate baby shower, traveled internationally, and begun a remodeling project
Read morePlaying with Blocks
Don’t you love playing with blocks? I never grew up when it came to blocks. And I’m not fussy about the types. Old-fashioned wooden blocks urge me to get on the floor with our grandchildren
Read moreGrumbling and Complaining
Grumbling and complaining, I asked, “Why, God? I don’t understand why I pray and pray, and nothing happens!” Grumbling and Complaining Become Habits My husband and I wanted a family. We had been married for
Read moreDo I Know Whom I Have Believed?
For I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed. But
Read moreI Pray in Jesus’ Name!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Happy
Read moreRejoice! It’s Christmas!
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Rejoice! It’s Christmas! My favorite time of year. I have many vivid memories of
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Before I Met Him As a youth, I carried a heavy burden. Guilt clung to me like a ball and chain. The church I attended did not offer a remedy. I struggled with temptations that
Read moreWorth Repeating
Some stories are worth repeating again and again: “Is Dad still living?” “No, your dad died a few years ago. However, before he died, he became a Christian.” Following that brief reply, I supplied my
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