James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Did you ever wonder why Catholics go to confession? It’s because of this verse right here. James tells us to confess our sins to each other andContinue reading “Confession is Good For the Soul”
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Off and Running
Philippians 3:13-14 (MSG) “I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, butContinue reading “Off and Running”
Where is Your Trust?
2 Timothy 1:12-13 “That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love inContinue reading “Where is Your Trust?”
New Heavens and New Earth
2 Peter 3:13-14 (AMP) “But in accordance with His promise we expectantly await new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm withContinue reading “New Heavens and New Earth”
It’s About Community
Galatians 6:1-5 “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. EachContinue reading “It’s About Community”
A Masterpiece in the Making
Philippians 1:3-6 (MSG) “Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from theContinue reading “A Masterpiece in the Making”
New Covenant
Hebrews 10:16-17 (MSG) “Every priest goes to work at the altar each day, offers the same old sacrifices year in, year out, and never makes a dent in the sin problem. As a priest, Christ made a single sacrifice for sins, and that was it! Then he sat down right beside God and waited forContinue reading “New Covenant”
Stepping Into the Light
Ephesians 5:8 (MSG) “You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it! The good, the right, the true—these are the actions appropriate for daylight hours. Figure out what willContinue reading “Stepping Into the Light”
Godly Mentoring
Revelation 3:19-22 (AMPC) “Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic and in earnest and burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude]. Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, IContinue reading “Godly Mentoring”
A Beautiful Mess 