If there’s one thing we learn from the book of Judges, it’s this: God can — and does — work through anyone and everything, including our sin and failures. Throughout the book, we see flawed man after flawed man leading the floundering nation of Israel. Each time, God uses even their sin to accomplish HisContinue reading “God Can Work Through Anyone and Anything”
Tag Archives: Sin
The Next Time You Are Angry
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27 I am a member of the generation raised primarily by Bob Ross, Mister Rogers, and those nice adults who lived on Sesame Street. As this indicates, I am generally aContinue reading “The Next Time You Are Angry”
When We Do Nothing
I don’t usually talk about sins of omission. I have my common, go-to sin examples I reference when teaching—sins like lying, lust, and greed. Are there really sins we commit by not doing anything? Is that right? If I didn’t do anything, how could I have done something wrong? God makes it clear that sinsContinue reading “When We Do Nothing”
Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?
Past Sins That thing we said, that thing we did—if only we could take it back. A memory of sharp words spoken in anger, the night we went along with the crowd, or maybe left the crowd and wish we hadn’t—the haunting of regret can be relentless. We’d love to erase certain things with aContinue reading “Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?”
As His Day Begins
Matthew 6:14-15 reads: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Morning Meditation: In the serene moments of the morning, let us reflect on the profound wisdom encapsulated inContinue reading “As His Day Begins”
My Bad
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4 If you have spiritual poverty and true humility, they will lead you to godly sorrow. That’s what Jesus meant by “mourn” here in this second beatitude. Paul told the Corinthians about this kind of sorrow: “For the sorrow that is according toContinue reading “My Bad”
Is There a Limit to God’s Forgiveness?
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you ever ask yourself: Can I ever be free of the weight of my sin and guilt? Will God forgive my every sin? I have good news for you! Your loving, heavenly Father will forgive you of all your sins. You can be released today from your sins if you willContinue reading “Is There a Limit to God’s Forgiveness?”
Senator Cory Booker Asks Judicial Nominee if LGBT Relationships Are a ‘Sin’
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who has announced a 2020 run for president, questioned a judicial nominee this week over the nominee’s opinion on same-sex marriage. Booker asked judicial nominee Neomi Rao if she thinks gay relationships are “immoral.” Rao is nominated for the D.C. appellate court judgeship previously held by Supreme Court Justice BrettContinue reading “Senator Cory Booker Asks Judicial Nominee if LGBT Relationships Are a ‘Sin’”
The Enemy’s Path of Destruction
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had everything they needed or could possibly want. There was only one restriction given by God, and that’s exactly what the devil focused upon when he asked Eve, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden?’” (Gen. 3:1). Eve answered, “FromContinue reading “The Enemy’s Path of Destruction”
Mandatory Blood Donations
When Adam and Eve first sinned, the Lord made garments of skin to clothe them (Gen. 3:21). In this way, He demonstrated that the death of an animal and the shedding of its blood was the cost of covering or atoning for their sin. Later in the book of Leviticus, the Lord taught the IsraelitesContinue reading “Mandatory Blood Donations”