Tag: Repentance
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Jonah Had a Bad Attitude…
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I do not want to have a bad attitude towards God and people. Jonah had unforgiveness towards the enemy of his people and hoped their city would be destroyed by God. Jonah knew that God forgives people who repent, turn away from their sin, and turn towards God instead. Jonah…
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God is in the details…
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I was wondering this morning during my morning Bible Study: Why was God so specific in His instructions to Moses in the Book of Exodus, about worship and the items used during it? I thought about how God was so specific in the details when He had Noah build the…
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Run to God to Live
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I was thinking about Judas this morning. Judah had a big problem with the sin of greed. In John 12:4-6, he complained about Jesus’ feet being anointed with expensive oil. The Scripture states that he complained out of greed. We all know he betrayed Jesus for 30 coins. Jesus knew.…
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God Keeps Reminding Me That He is Patient
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God keeps reminding me that He is not slow. The Lord is not slow in answering our prayers or punishing those who have hurt His people. He is just patient and has a purpose and a plan. I have read many Scriptures like 2 Peter 3:9 that tell me that…
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Time to Stop Throwing Stones and Pray
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In John 8 we are reminded that we all are guilty of some type of sin. The crowd was going to stone a woman caught in the act of adultery. Jesus saved her from death. Even the sinless Son of God did not pick up a stone to take her…
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A Labor of Love Not a Business Transaction
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I was feeling guilty about something. I decided I needed to do a prayer about my feelings and do a quick forgiveness prayer. I did not realize that subconsciously I was starting to treat my Savior as if He is in the Feel-Good Business. I did not want to be…
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Can We Live Peaceful Lives in Christ?
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Why can’t we just get along with everyone that professes Faith in God? When I was a young child, my Great Uncle scared me and bullied me spiritually into a false statement of faith in Christ. Then he took credit for saving my soul. After becoming a Christian, I spoke…
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The Mercy and Grace of Jesus: Encouraging Repentance and Faith in God’s Forgiveness
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I don’t have many “What If…” questions for Jesus like I did as a new Christian. However, a few weeks ago, I was reading Ephesians 6, and started thinking about spiritual attacks and how important it is we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ. We are told to pray…