Tag Archives: Jesus

Satiety ∙∙

Satiety ∙∙ For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. – Romans 3:23   Romans 3:24-25: Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented Jesus as the propitiation for sin.Continue reading “Satiety ∙∙”

Compassionate Provision ∙∙

Compassionate Provision ∙∙ They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat! Matthew 14:16 John 6:1-13 After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee. A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. ThenContinue reading “Compassionate Provision ∙∙”

Shaping Tomorrow from Life’s Raw Material

Shaping Tomorrow from Life’s Raw Material This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind Reshaping the Story ofContinue reading “Shaping Tomorrow from Life’s Raw Material”

Our Safe Place ∙

Our Safe Place ∙ Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. – Psalms 32:5 Psalms 32:1-5 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whoseContinue reading “Our Safe Place ∙”

The Value of Lowliness

The Value of Lowliness Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. – James 1:2 James 1:9-12 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade awayContinue reading “The Value of Lowliness”