Tag Archives: Sin

THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL

I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading

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FUZZY VISION

Days like today, when the sun is shrouded by a heavy haze, when the air is filled with smoke from other parts of the world, when no amount of washing will eliminate the dirt and grunge that fuzzes up our … Continue reading

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GENDER BLENDER

I’m certain to get a reaction from my post today. It is not my intention to judge. I am a sinner, just like everyone else on this planet. Everyone I know, knows I believe in God. I trust everything in … Continue reading

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FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS

We daily walk through the wilderness of life. We are tested at every turn – surrounded by danger and fear – Swallowed up by loneliness – devoured by doubt. We are on a pilgrimage towards our final destination. Days are … Continue reading

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THE PAST OR NOW?

I wonder what it was like to live in the 1800s.  The ideas and inventions of that time were countless and changed the way Americans lived until the dawn of the current age of technology. It’s fun to think of how things might … Continue reading

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FLAWED

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 ESV We don’t know how long Adam and Eve walked through the Garden of Eden before sin entered their hearts. We do know that … Continue reading

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INTEGRITY

There has been an appalling lack of integrity in the past fifty years. We see it in business dealings. It rears its ugly head in our colleges and universities. It even infiltrates the youngest of minds on the playgrounds of … Continue reading

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CANCELLED DEBT

Wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your debts cancelled? What if today you receive notification that every debt you’ve ever incurred up until now has been paid in full? No more student loans. No more car or mortgage … Continue reading

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SUFFICIENT GRACE

The following is a story of how we hang on to things that we learn as and how they carry over to adulthood. I was about nine or ten, I guess.  We had just moved to the lowest level of … Continue reading

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CHOICE & CONSEQUENCES

Every day we’re faced with choices. When you think about it, most things we do are based on our choices, but we often fail to look ahead to the consequences. If Jesus, the man, had a choice in the matter … Continue reading

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DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

What was going on in his mind? A follower of Jesus for three years – keeper of the treasury – trusted disciple – led by the devil himself to betray the One and only Son of God. How could he? … Continue reading

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CASTING STONES

It’s fun to spin stones across a vast expanse of water.  The stone skips a few times and then sinks.  Sometimes they have a soft, smooth exterior – other times they’re rough and may even cut through skin.  Stones have been … Continue reading

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A MAN OF SORROWS

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen?  … Continue reading

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ARE YOU A SAINT OR SINNER? YES!

There seems to be an interest in getting a bird’s eye view of other people making foolish mistakes or trying to be something they can’t possibly be. We see it in the weekly reality shows on television – movies- in … Continue reading

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PROPHECY FULFILLED . . .

There was no question as to who Jesus was. He fulfilled every prophecy ever written about Him. He spoke with authority, He did miracles, He left His home in Heaven and took on the form of man, He died on … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE LOVE THE PAST?

What is it about the past that’s so appealing? Looking back at historical events – from ancient times -to times of royalty and the Renaissance – to the foundation of our own country, are times that are compelling to many … Continue reading

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GOD’S LOVE IS NOT SHROUDED

The feeding trough shown in the image may or may not be accurate. The strips of cloth that swaddled the Baby Jesus were probably not left in that manger either. Most of what we imagine about that first Christmas has … Continue reading

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DIRTY WINDOWS

We have some major construction going on just a short distance from our home. A major highway, which is within earshot of our backyard is being remade to accommodate for the increase in traffic. The construction is on its second … Continue reading

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BIG GOD, LITTLE ME

I stand in Your presence my God. Your strength surpasses the skies, I can’t comprehend an ant such as me could possibly gaze in Your eyes, I’m created in Your image, yet sin has caused a great distance, To wheedle … Continue reading

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IN THE GARDEN

When we started our humble garden at the house we bought almost six years ago, I had lamented the fact that it lacked the beautiful garden we left at our old house. So, we began building some new ones. As … Continue reading

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