Posts with the tag “forgiveness”

"For by grace you have been saved through faith And this is not your own doing it, is the gift of God not a result of works so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9When it comes to our faith journey, too often, there is somewhere along the way that we start thinking God’s love is something we have to earn. Maybe you grew up in a home where approval was based on performance, or maybe you’ve jus...  Read More

"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap." - Galatians 6:7   God’s forgiveness is boundless and His grace unfathomable. When we stumble and fall, He is quick to extend His mercy, offering us a fresh start and a new beginning. But this does not mean there are not moments when the consequences of our actions linger long after we have sought forgiveness. W...  Read More

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8   Take a moment to reflect on your life journey. Have you ever made mistakes, stumbled, or strayed from the path you knew was right? We all have. But in those moments, there's a truth that remains constant: God never gives up on you. In a world that often seems quick to j...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8   Have you ever made a mistake that you just can't seem to forgive yourself for? Maybe it's something you said to a friend that you regret, or a decision you made that had unintended consequences. Whatever it is, it's weighing heavy on your heart, and you just can't seem to let ...  Read More

"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." - Luke 6:38   Today I want to talk to you about giving without expectation. You see, in life, there are takers, matchers, and givers. Takers are those who only want to take from others, without giving anything in re...  Read More

“To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him.” - Daniel 9:9  There is a popular phrase the kids say now when they believe someone is avoiding an outcome. They try to put pressure on the person by asking the question, “are you ducking smoke?” The term “ducking” means avoiding and “smoke” means trouble, confrontation, or a consequence.Are you ducking smoke? In ...  Read More

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9  Have you ever had a friend or maybe even a family member who, once you messed up, never let you live it down? You might have made a mistake and even apologized. But they just continue to bring it up and remind you of your shortcomings.  It is like no matter what you do...  Read More

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” - Romans 12:3Is there something you have done in your past that you are still carrying the weight of? Is there a sin you committed, a promise you broke, a lie you told, or somet...  Read More

“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord” (Romans 12:17-9).   We are defensive people. When someone comes against us and does us wrong, our nature i...  Read More