Forgiveness
Springs of Water
Where does it all come from, seeming endless supply? Out of the rock and ground? Water that satisfies! Washing, cleansing, scrubbing, bathing, cleaning, rinsing, Showers, pouring, clearing; my soul’s purifying. Such sweetness on hot days, oases in hot years. Washing suffering’s tears and bringing joyous tears. Satisfying, quenching, slurping, sipping, swilling, Satiating, drinking, gurgling,…
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Why a Professor Failing a Student for Being a Christian Should Keep You Up at Night
“In this age of grade inflation it is difficult to earn a grade of zero much less four consecutive zeros. Professors who do so are likely to be sending a message,” – Dr. Mike Adams I read an interesting article written by Kaitlyn Schallhorn (click her name to be directed to her twitter) today at…
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Shame Defeated
Psalms 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. After scanning through Genesis again, I am amazed at the messes we humans make. These messes come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few you can find in Genesis. Looking out for #1, Resentment and bitterness, Blame-shift,…
Read MoreForgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors
Bitterness is a writhing snake. It kills relationships, people and you! The Lord’s Prayer–part 5 DAY 1 Matthew 6:12 …and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Bitterness is a cruel taskmaster. You see someone has done you wrong. “I don’t deserve this! How dare he treat me that way! After…
Read MoreOur Father in heaven, hallowed by Your name
The Lord’s Prayer-part 1 DAY 1 This week we’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer. It begins… Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray…” 1. When I grew up we were taught that you should pray exactly like that. Repeat those words. Do you think that’s what Jesus meant for us to do? Matthew…
Read MoreThe Importance of Confession of Sin
The Importance of Confession Building Your Prayer Life–part 3 July 8, 2012 Confession of sin should be an important part of your prayer life. If you’re the parent of a teen, you know that when your teen does something they shouldn’t, “life stops” until the teenager “fesses up.” It’s more than a simple admission of…
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