Tis the season for watching Frank Capra’s 1946 movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, and being reminded that the choices we make throughout our lives matter. I have to admit that when I started watching this movie for the first time, I thought it was kind of depressing and wondered why it was considered a Christmas […]
Gospel of Grace
You Can Sin All You Want?
In my last post, “You Are Forgiven for the Sins of Your Lifetime,” I highlighted the truth that the believer in Christ has been forgiven for their past, present, and yes, even future sins. Now, if all you did was read the title of that post without reading its content, you might have been led […]
You Are Forgiven for the Sins of Your Lifetime
The forgiveness of God is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity. I speak from experience. I didn’t have a firm grasp on it for most of my Christian life. But after God unveiled this liberating truth to me in all of its new covenant glory, I have experienced much rest and reveling in […]
Your Indestructible Union with Christ
Have you ever worried about losing your salvation? Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt like you walked away from Christ or that you did something bad enough for Him to leave you? If you answered yes to the above questions, then you’re in good company. There are a lot […]
You Are Jesus’ One and Only True Love
When you read the title of this post, you might think, “How is that possible, when so many belong to Him?” It’s like the time I went to a funeral of a beloved grandmother and each grandchild shared that he or she was her favorite. That’s how they felt anyway. When she spent quality time […]
Why I Love Fall
One week ago today marked the beginning of my favorite season of the year. Even though September 1, 2020 is not the beginning of the astronomical fall season, it is the beginning of the meteorological fall season. I’ve always sided with the weather man’s definition. It’s Fall Y’all! I get unexplainably giddy every year at this time. (Smile.) Wondering if “giddy” was […]
The Gift of Tranquility
Tranquility. Just reading or saying the word “tranquility” can evoke feelings of calm restfulness and quiet peacefulness. You might even find yourself taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling as you ponder this beautiful word. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the level of tranquility you experience on a daily […]
You Are Invited to Wondrous Delight in Christ
Take a few moments to slow down and think about the title of this post: You are invited to wondrous delight in Christ. It’s not just any title; it’s an invitation. And it’s not just any invitation; it’s an ongoing divine invitation from the Lover of your heart. Believers in Christ have the incredible privilege […]
If Jesus Shared the Gospel
If you are believer in Christ, at some point in your life you heard the gospel and responded to it in faith: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). “We have had good news preached to us, just as they […]
Your Happily Forever After
With all that is going on in the world today—from COVID-19 to widespread unrest in many different arenas—maybe you could use some good news to think about. If you are a believer in Christ, you are already and forever His flawless bride, in whom He delights and celebrates continually; united with His Spirit; completely forgiven […]