2 My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ the righteous one. 2 He himself is the atoning sacrifice[a] for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. … Read more
5 This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 CSB) Much in life can dissappoint us. Family, friends, jobs, really just about anything we are involved with can cause disappointment. However, there is one thing that … Read more
5 But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness. (Romans 4:5 CSB) I have written many times about our need to live our faith through our actions. However, salvation is given freely. Thus, even to the one who does not work, … Read more
2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;I have nothing good besides you.” (Psalm 16:2 CSB) We want to possess. The world is one of materlistic striving for more and more. No matter what we have, we want more. Furthermore, we begin to believe that we are owed all the things we want. … Read more
18 They are darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them and because[a] of the hardness of their hearts. (Ephesians 4:18 CSB) A lack of awareness can lead to a hardened heart. Once one begins to slip into this area they become very hard to … Read more