We owe Him everything. “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died... Continue Reading →
There are many aspects of the resurrection story that amaze me, but this weekend there is one in particular I’m meditating on. He’s hanging on the cross, in pain. The Father turns away from His Son, blood running down Christ’s body. Jesus looks over and sees a small group of people who love Him, but... Continue Reading →
The other response the Holy Spirit brings about is faith or belief. What and Who we are believing in matters. The Bible says that even the demons believe [in God] and shudder, (James 2:19) and we know that they are not saved. The belief that God is real, Jesus came to earth, or even that... Continue Reading →
There are two important parts of “The Gospel call”: repent and believe. While salvation is completely accomplished by God, the Holy Spirit works in our heart to bring about the right response. When our hearts are ready, we respond to the Gospel with conviction. We feel our sin and the deep sadness of what it... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat down and read through the gospels? Or at least the entire account of Good Friday through Resurrection Sunday? Have you taken the time to really think about the details? I remember when I did that for the first time, really taking my time. Everyone knows “Jesus died on the cross for... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 