Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners

Forgiven Much ∙∙

Forgiven Much ∙∙ I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven; thus she loved much, but the one who is forgiven little loves little. – Luke 7:47 Luke 7:37-50 When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. ThenContinue reading “Forgiven Much ∙∙”

Does God Shun His Children? ∙

Does God Shun His Children? ∙ O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. – Psalms 86:5 Micah 7:18-20 Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You willContinue reading “Does God Shun His Children? ∙”

Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙

Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙ When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. – Luke 5:8 Isaiah 6:1-8 “I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robeContinue reading “Depart from Me, for I Am a Sinful Man ∙”

Pretty amazing grace ∙∙

Pretty amazing grace ∙∙ Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too,Continue reading “Pretty amazing grace ∙∙”

Monsters from the Id ∙∙

Monsters from the Id ∙∙ I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead – Philippians 3:13 Philippians 3:3-11 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God . . .We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort,6Continue reading “Monsters from the Id ∙∙”