Why we need Jesus: Our spirits are dead to the things of God (Romans 8:8). PINNED"In the past, you were spiritually dead because of your sins." Ephesians 2:1 Every human being in the world exists in one of two categories: spiritually dead or spiritually alive. Religion can not make a dead man live. Good works, effort, and... See More »
You're Going to Be Okay PINNEDWhen you stop rushing through life, start loving yourself, and take it one day at a time, you'll start feeling better. Not only that, you'll start healing. When you stop beating yourself up over every little mistake, you'll find freedom. God isn't... See More » (+1)
Does the Bible mention the existence of other gods? Yes, but not noted as the living Almighty Jehovah God. Here's why.... PINNEDThe Biblical story of Exodus acknowledges and affirms the existence of "other gods". It paints the plagues of Egypt not just as war on the pharaoh, but as a war on the gods of Egypt: “Against all the gods (man-made gods, that is), of Egypt, I will... See More » (+1)
Why not figure out your own way to salvation? PINNEDWhy not change your beliefs to what your heart is telling you, and not what others say, when it comes to salvation? Common sense and the promises of God... that's why. Since when, did man become smarter and wiser than God, that he got the arrogance... See More »
Why can't I make up my own way to get to heaven?I was thinking today about something someone told me. They said, "I have my own way." That sounds right to some, but it's not in harmony with Jesus' path or plan for salvation. He told us "that won't work. If it did I would not have had to go to the... See More »
Who Do We Mean When We Say “Satan”?When we say the word Satan, who are we talking about? The Bible does not present Satan as a cartoon character or merely as a symbol of everything evil. Scripture describes Satan as a real spiritual adversary, who opposes God and seeks to deceive,... See More »
Grace and Forgiveness That Reached Beyond My SinsI’m not going to sit here and tell you I’m perfect. If I said I’m not a sinner, I’d be lying to you. I’ve messed up. I’ve carried shame. I’ve felt that heaviness in my chest that whispers "you’re ruined and God could never use you." But I’m here... See More »
JESUS JUST DOESN’T FORGIVE — HE HEALSHave you ever felt that weight after you sinned? That heaviness in your chest? That voice saying you’ll never be okay again? That’s the enemy speaking, not God, trying to convince you that all is lost and you're ruined. Beloved that's a devil's lie.... See More »
Don't Let Satan Twist God's Grace - When God Forgives Our Sins, He Remembers Them NO MORE. The Devil Can't Argue With That!If I said I'm not a sinner, I would be lying to you. Unfortunately that is what we fight in this world... sin of the flesh in whatever form it may take. From stealing, to adultery, to fornication, to lying, etc., this is the sin nature that we want... See More »
Nothing Is Too Hard for God - Hope and Help Comes Through Him"No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, nor the heart of man imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9 It is wonderful what miracles God works in lives that are utterly surrendered to Him. Big miracles. Little miracles.... See More »
Guarded by God’s PeacePhilippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Dear Friends, The world tells us peace comes when every problem is solved. When the hard talks are over. When people... See More »
Jesus Is Enough: Our Safe PlaceGod gave us so many good things to enjoy in this life. Family, friends, work, hobbies, learning. They are all gifts from Him. But when we are hurting, scared, or have big questions, we have to be careful where we look for answers. The world has a... See More »
The Dead Know Nothing? The Lord helps us understand Ecclesiastes 9:5A lot of people read Ecclesiastes 9 5 and wonder: For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. Does that mean when someone dies, they just go to sleep and don’t know anything at all? No. The Bible shows us they are very... See More »
He Said Come, Not Carry - God’s Answer Isn’t “Try Harder.” It’s “Come To Me.God wants us to stop fixing, and start listening. The blood of Jesus carries all the power needed. He doesn't need our help. He is perfectly able to take care of our needs but we must ask in faith, trusting...and by trusting him, we are allowing him... See More »
Once For All: Why Your Salvation Isn’t Hanging By A ThreadDoes Sin Cancel Your Salvation? Here’s What The Cross Really Says When we invite Jesus Christ into our lives as Savior, God's grace does not merely forgive the sins we committed up to that moment. Instead, we are placed into a new relationship with... See More »
Come As You Are... Then He Makes You NewGood morning SW Family, You know what the world tells us? "Grow up first. Get cleaned up first. Be better first. THEN God will love you." But that’s not what Jesus said. Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who are tired and struggling, and I will g... See More »
He Was 16, Heartbroken, and In Love With Jesus: The Story Behind 'My Jesus, I Love Thee'"A Youthful Inspiration William Ralph Featherston, born in 1848 in Montreal, Canada, left an amazing mark on Christian hymnody with a single poem penned in his youth. This work would become the beloved hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee,” a staple in... See More »
People May Leave You and Condemn You, But Jesus Never WillThere is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 Friend, I know what it feels like to be left. I know what it feels like to have people point fingers, talk, and walk away. I know what it feels like when the very... See More »
Bread For the HungryThis is for the heart that has tried everything else and is still empty. This is bread. Real bread. For starving souls. There is a hunger in the human heart that nothing in this world can satisfy. We may try to fill it with relationships,... See More »
No Condemnation - Just Jesus: Clean. Free. Full of grace. No extra baggage. Just the Truth that sets people free."There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1 Friend, can I tell you something that set me free 53 years ago? Jesus doesn’t meet you with a work list. He meets you with open arms. The world loves to tell u... See More »
When the Doctors Said "A Week"... Jesus Said "No"On July 21st, 1973, I invited Jesus into my heart and He gave me a brand new life. Fifty-three years later, He’s still right here with me. That’s not opinion. That’s a fact in my life. I could not have withstood life, if Jesus was not real. He has... See More »
Autumn leaves. Jesus doesn't.Everything else in this world fades, falls, and changes. Seasons come and go. People let us down. But Jesus? He doesn’t fall away. He doesn’t change His mind about us. He doesn’t leave. Ever. Hebrews 13:8 says "He’s the same yesterday, today,... See More »
Do not hate what you have become. Be grateful for what you have learned.There may be things in your past that you wish you could change. There may be choices you regret, mistakes you wish you could undo, and seasons of your life that you are not proud of. But your past does not have to become your prison. It does not... See More »
God Didn’t Plan the World to Be This WayIn the very beginning, everything was perfect. No sin. No pain. No death. That was His heart for us. His heart has always been that no one would perish, but that we would all live happily with Him in heaven. This world is broken because of sin.... See More »
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