Some things are simply mistakes. You use the wrong ingredient, misread a number, or press the wrong pedal. Mistakes are part of being human. They do not break your relationship with God. And if you are willing to clean up your messes, mistakes usually don’t break relationship with others. Sin is different. Sin begins with […]
Forgiveness
Letting Go Of The Shame And Regret Of Your Past
Are you tired of all the judgment out there? Or worse yet, are you your worst prosecutor? It’s ironic that a society that pushes inclusion down our throat is much more judgemental than past generations. We can’t say a word without worrying if it will be taken the wrong way. Who can we turn to? […]
Is It Time to Have That Talk With Father God?
Reconciliation—it’s a big word and often a difficult process. But Jesus’ sacrifice cleared the way for us to enter into a full relationship with His Father, who eagerly waits for us. God longs for us to know Him—not as a distant or wrathful figure, but as the loving Father who gave His Son so we […]
Clear the Way for the Prodigals to Come Home
A word for today, September 6, 2024 For those fervently praying for the prodigals in your life, those who once walked with the Lord but have wandered away or perhaps deliberately turned away, I feel God’s finger on this passage from The Voice Translation. God is calling us to remember the power of our prayers, […]
Forgiveness is Key to Emotional Freedom
“How do we forgive deep hurt? A good piece of advice I can give you is this: Immediately forgive the person who says or does something against you. Then the devil has no chance of letting a shadow remain in your heart.” — Corrie ten Boom Tante Corrie’s wisdom was born out of a lifetime of […]
You Haven’t Changed a Bit!
It’s not always a compliment to be told, “You haven’t changed a bit!” How do you respond to those who still see you as you once were? You have long moved on by submitting your heart to the Lord. You have held yourself accountable to others and actively worked to conform to Christ’s image. Yet, […]