As the Day Ends “And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” — John 3:19 Jesus identifies more than an intellectual problem in John 3. The Greek word for light, phōs, represents the truth, holiness, and saving presenceContinue reading “When the Light Reaches What We Hide”
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The Courage to Stop Hiding from Ourselves
As the Day Ends “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 As this day comes to a close, John invites us into one of the most honest places a believer can stand: the place where we stop pretending. Self-deception is dangerousContinue reading “The Courage to Stop Hiding from Ourselves”
When Confession Becomes the Doorway Back to God
On Second Thought “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 One of the quiet dangers in the Christian life is learning how to hide spiritual struggle beneath religious appearance. A believer may continue attending church, quoting Scripture,Continue reading “When Confession Becomes the Doorway Back to God”