Repentance produces reformation. Reformation brings about corrective, positive improvement in behavior. It demands a total transformation of the mind, will, and emotions. True repentance is remorse that results in an “about-face” change of direction. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3 […]
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Uncontrolled Anger is the Hostility of Life
Anger is an intense emotion that will release itself in abusive hostility and rage if it is not managed and processed. It is like an infectious disease that will erode the very core of your foundation. When anger is not decompressed and released properly, it will continue […]
Read moreThe Mercy Seat is the Throne of Life
In biblical times when the people had a civil or domestic dispute that needed to be resolved, they would take the matter to the elders who sat at the gate of the city. Today we don’t have the gate to the city, but we can still approach […]
Read moreMercy is the Necessity of Life
Mercy is a necessity because no one on the planet has arrived at perfection. Mercy and grace are linked together. Grace deals with the problem sin brings. Grace removes the sin. Mercy eliminates the punishment. Grace is given the moment you repent. Forgiveness flows out of […]
Read moreUncontrolled Anger is the Hostility of Life
Anger is an intense emotion that will release itself in abusive hostility and rage if it is not managed and processed. It is like an infectious disease that will erode the very core of your foundation. When anger is not decompressed and released properly, it will continue […]
Read moreMercy is the Necessity of Life
Mercy is a necessity because no one on the planet has arrived at perfection. Mercy and grace are linked together. Grace deals with the problem sin brings. Grace removes the sin. Mercy eliminates the punishment. Grace is given the moment you repent. Forgiveness flows out of mercy. […]
Read moreJustice is the Fairness of Life
How do you feel when you are treated unfairly? Exasperated? “But it isn’t fair!” Perhaps you were misunderstood. Maybe the referee made a biased call or you were falsely accused of something. The scales in our justice system are imperfect. People are not always given fair or […]
Read moreForgiveness is the Eraser of Life
The moment you ask God for forgiveness, it is as if yesterday didn’t happen. Your sin is erased, excused, and released. Of course, sin always has consequences in the natural, but the eternal penalty has been pardoned. It is “removed as far as the east is from […]
Read moreJustice is the Fairness of Life
How do you feel when you are treated unfairly? Exasperated? “But it isn’t fair!” Perhaps you were misunderstood. Maybe the referee made a biased call or you were falsely accused of something. The scales in our justice system are imperfect. People are not always given fair or […]
Read moreRegret is the Unfinished Business of Life
Regret is always accompanied with a sad feeling about some unfinished business. Perhaps it was carelessly spoken words for which you neglected to apologize. Maybe it was an accidental mistake or an unwise choice. You may have missed a window of opportunity and now it is too […]
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