Of all the words that we learn in the Christian faith one of the greatest is grace. In this word we learn that God’s love for us is not based upon our failures but upon God’s character. That it does not matter where we might find ourselves in life’s journey God is able and willing to extend to us what we may never feel worthy … Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 24: Grace
Mercy has often been defined as not getting what we truly deserve. I find this to be a helpful definition. But it only paints a part of the picture. The Christian life calls us to look at the world around us through new eyes. It is an intentional effort to re-program our thinking to be more consistent with the character of God. But this can … Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 11: Mercy
This is an amazing cover of the song. Continue reading “O Come to the Altar” Cover – Bailey Stowers and David Taafua
Growing up in a Protestant tradition I’ve noticed that we don’t have much of a concept of why confession matters and to whom we are called to confess. Continue reading Confession & Prayer: Why we don’t experience healing from our sins
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult choices we make. Continue reading Lent 2018 | Day #26: Forgiveness
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
John continues his discussion of the differences between those who walk in the light and those who do not in verse 9. In this verse, we find a conditional statement that ought to help us to see how we can walk in the light. Continue reading “1 John 1:9 | Sin and Forgiveness Require Confession”
