“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves” (1 Peter 2:16 NIV). All the complex dichotomy of spiritual growth is contained in this simple little verse. Do you want …
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The fact that God does all the work in our salvation leaves us no room for boasting. Because he loves us, he gave his Son. His Son paid for our sins. The Holy Spirit works on our hearts, causing us …
Continue Reading →All of us need a clean slate, a second chance. And so, though we’re creatures of dirt, prone to sin, broken and marred by bad choices and harmful actions against us—prodigals all, the merciful God rescues us, washes us clean, …
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“The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax …
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