Posts tagged “Forgiveness”
Forgiveness Is Offensive: You Must Forgive EVERY Day
Where do you start the journey of forgiveness? Is forgiveness a “one and done”? Or is it a process we need to deal with daily? What the Bible has to say about forgiveness is not only helpful and powerful; it’s shockingly offensive.
The prayer of a struggling believer
Father, I’m struggling right now. My heart is heavy, and I don’t even fully understand what I’m feeling. I know I’ve messed up. I’ve…
Out of Context: “Where Two or Three Gather”
Just a few people show up for Bible study. Less than half of people come to church. That’s when you launch into Jesus’ words: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” But make sure to read the context. Instead of being words of assurance during events with low attendance, Jesus was actually talking about the tough topic of how to deal with sin in the church.
Standing invitations
When voices of influence contradict each other and you don’t know whom to trust, you have a standing invitation from God: “Come, my children,…
Confidence in Your Faith
In today’s culture, it’s becoming harder to show our faith. But Pastor Jon shows us how we can do this with conviction.
Satan the rock climber
Ever been rock climbing? I scaled one of those fake rock walls once as a kid on a family vacation, so I’m about a…
The weight of sin
I’m fascinated by the fact that all the toppings at a frozen yogurt shop cost you the same amount per pound. Clearly the breakfast…
Answering Skeptics
Watch the entire series from this past week as Pastor Dave looks at questions and objections that people have when it comes to Christianity.
Answering Skeptics: Am I Expected to Just Forgive and Forget?
Can we really just forgive and forget those who have hurt us? Pastor Dave gives us three pointers to help us forgive others the way God forgives us. This week, Pastor Dave looks at questions and objections that people have when it comes to Christianity.
Painful memories
Our capacity for memory is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? In the 3 pounds of tissue and chemicals within our skull are beautiful images,…
We’re only as sick as our secrets
Over the last few years, a number of high-profile Christians have been caught in scandals. Most recently, it’s been reported that the late apologist…
Look back
Tick. Tock. There are more than 30 million seconds in a year. How many of those 30 million moments of the year do…