This week's reading is taken from the book of Romans 5:3-5
v.3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; v.4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. v.5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Read More...
Our weekly devotion is taken from the Purpose Driven Connection
God says you're forgivable
by Rick Warren
I am the God who forgives your sins and I do this because of who I am and I will not hold your sins against you. Isaiah 43:25
"Once we've confessed our sins to him, it's all forgiven and forgotten and he doesn't even bring up the past. "
When something starts going wrong in your life, do you automatically think, "God's getting even with me, I know it! I did that thing I'm ashamed of yesterday (or last year or twenty years ago) and now he's settling the score."
Does God really treat his children that way? Absolutely not! Isaiah says God doesn't hold our sins against us. Once we've confessed our sins to him, it's all forgiven and forgotten and he doesn't even bring up the past.
If you're a Christian, pay close attention to Ephesians 1:4-5: "Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children—this was his pleasure and purpose." (TEV)
Do you realize that when God looks at you, he sees you through Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ on the cross paid for all of your sins so that you're forgiven and they're forgotten.
That's why becoming a Christian is such GOOD NEWS. I give Jesus all my life -- the good, the bad, the ugly - and he takes it and he forgives me and he gives me a new chance. He says, "Now I see you without a single fault. You stand before me covered with my love."
What's New?
THE WAY TO RESTORATION AND REPENTANCE
The Bibles instruction about restoration according to Paul, Galatians 6:1-2 “ v.1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. V.2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Read More...
Old Cowboy
One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally worn, dog-eared Bible.Read More...
Does God Exist?
As a former atheist, Marilyn Adamson found it difficult to refute the continuously answered prayers and quality of life of a close friend. In challenging the beliefs of her friend, Marilyn was amazed to learn the wealth of objective evidence pointing to the existence of God. After about a year of persistent questioning, she responded to God's offer to come into her life and has found faith in Him to be constantly substantiated and greatly rewarding. Read More...
What must I do to be saved?
The statement of a Roman jailer who threw Paul and Silas into prison after they were severely flogged, ask them this question, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” The Apostles answer is simple, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved- you and your household.” Read More...
Letters of Inspiration ~ Father's Love Letter
"Father's Love Letter"
My Child ~
You may not know me, but I know everything about you ~ Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up ~ Psalm 139:2 Read More...
