We don’t get to be part of God’s heavenly family for being a kind or “nice” person. Salvation comes when we repent and believe, Jesus said.
Read MoreJesus had quite a lot to say about worry, and guess what? I’m supposed to stop.
Read MoreI, the so-called Words Girl, struggled with the words. How could anything I possibly say be enough for God?
Read MoreI thought I was “good.” Respectable. Honest. Decent. But now, with open eyes, with my Jesus glasses on, I see the truth: I wasn’t good at all.
Read MoreSometimes, we fight God instead of working with him or following his commands. We heed our own wishes and desires, not his.
Read MorePeople around us tell us things like, “God has a plan,” or “Your purpose will become clear.” But does he? Will it?
Read MoreThe deepest prayers often come when we forget about ourselves entirely, when we let our souls be consumed by a focus on the Lord.
Read MoreGod’s kingdom is not a club. It’s not exclusive. Everybody is welcome, and we don’t get to decide ahead of time who wants to be part of it.
Read MoreOur job is to do what we can to bring others to Christ, to help other people believe, to help them know they belong. Our job is not to point fingers or to serve as a barrier. It’s to beckon people close.
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