Repentance has become one of the forgotten words in our English vocabulary. Yet it was the message of all the prophets. It was the message John the Baptist preached in the Jordan Valley. It was the message of Jesus as He commenced His ministry, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (MatthewContinue reading “Change”
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Was the Cross Always God’s Plan?
It’s hard to fathom Jesus Christ’s final, agonizing hours upon a Roman cross. The floggings, the torture, and the humiliation He had endured were reserved for the worst of criminals. It is no wonder, then, that with His last breath, Jesus cried out in a loud voice “Tetélestai!”—“It is finished” (John 19:30). Jesus’ final wordContinue reading “Was the Cross Always God’s Plan?”
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You May Not Agree
Some of you will object to my saying this—but it is my opinion that in Christianity we have overemphasized the psychology of the lost sinner’s condition. We spend time describing the sinner’s woes and the great burden he carries until we almost forget the principal fact that the sinner is actually a rebel against properlyContinue reading “You May Not Agree”
Our Common Birthmark
Derek noticed his son didn’t want to take off his shirt to swim and realized it was because he was self-conscious about a birthmark that covers parts of his chest, belly, and left arm. Determined to help his son, Derek underwent a lengthy and painful tattooing process to create an identical mark on his ownContinue reading “Our Common Birthmark”
Bridge the Gap
When Jesus first appeared to the disciples after His resurrection, they were cowering behind locked doors, fearing what the authorities who had crucified their leader would do next. But locked doors couldn’t stop Jesus! Nothing stopped Him from entering the house and re-entering their lives, proving Himself to be their Savior and their living hope.Continue reading “Bridge the Gap”
Once Saved, Always Saved?
First of all, slogans like “Once Saved, Always Saved” are always regrettable because they polarize an issue, causing them to be touted or denounced vehemently not on the basis of truth as truth is, but only as it is represented in the stark world of sloganeering. Take for instance, the present slogan—Once Saved, Always Saved.Continue reading “Once Saved, Always Saved?”
An Evening Vesper
Morning and Evening Daily Devotional by C.H. SpurgeonApril, 1 (Evening) Devotion“It is time to seek the Lord.” Hosea 10:12 This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates ofContinue reading “An Evening Vesper”
Your Prayer Discipline
As you begin your time with God, take a few moments to relax. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply. Be aware, as you set out on this journey of growth and discovery, that God is always with you. Ephesians 2:19-20 So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizensContinue reading “Your Prayer Discipline”
Our Need for Redemption Is Ancient
In Egypt, the Israelites were immigrants. They came to Egypt as refugees. Things started out favorably, but as the text says, the new ruler in Egypt “had not known Joseph” (1:8). Now the Israelites lived in fear because they were discriminated against. Pharaoh said, “Let us deal shrewdly with them” (v. 10). As a resultContinue reading “Our Need for Redemption Is Ancient”
Intentional Faith 