Note from Randy: While we have a settled once-and-for-all forgiveness in Christ, we also have a current ongoing relationship with Him that is hampered by unconfessed sin. We should keep short accounts with God. When we sin, we should confess immediately, relying on God’s grace and mercy for forgiveness. Otherwise, we’ll become desensitized and go another step… Continue reading John Piper on Why We Confess Our Daily Sins – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
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God will mock your mockers.
God will mock your mockers. By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: http://qrco.de/babalobi Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CpNBXTvL4dv7eyO3M7bHOV Mark 15 vs 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come… Continue reading God will mock your mockers.
God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
My brother was thirteen years old when a band of bullies on bikes encircled him like buzzards taunting their prey. He was outmanned and outnumbered. I thought it was the end. But then my dad pulled up in his Pontiac. He didn’t even get out of the car, but simply rolled down the window and… Continue reading God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
In contemporary Afghanistan, women and girls grapple with limited rights and freedoms. Bound by strict dress codes and travel constraints, they can’t venture over 75 km without a male relative. This confines them to their homes, constraining their mobility and access to public spaces. It highlights the delicate equilibrium of their rights and liberties. This… Continue reading The story of Esther: Courage and influence in the face of contemporary challenges
Abraham Intercedes For Sodom
What does it mean when someone intercedes in prayer like Abraham did for Sodom? It’s when a person prays a pointed prayer on behalf of one or more people. Let’s look at why Abraham felt the need to intercede for Sodom. And why he made the following statement to the Lord. Surely you wouldn’t do… Continue reading Abraham Intercedes For Sodom
What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
By Elizabeth Prata In 2010 I reported on a stunning move by the Scottish Episcopal Church to change all male-oriented language to gender neutral language. Well 13 years ago it was stunning. A new order of service produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church has caused controversy by removing masculine references to God. “Female priests asked why… Continue reading What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
Discover The Desires Of God’s Heart – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Discover The Desires of God’s Heart – Part 2 In Part 1 of this series of articles on the desires of God’s heart, we looked at God’s main call and desire for His children and followers. What is His main call and the main desire in God’s heart for His children ? To have the closest possible… Continue reading Discover The Desires Of God’s Heart – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Don’t Look In, Look Up
“I have to figure out my purpose!” I listened as a young woman shared her anxiety about missing her calling in life. She was in college and wanted to live for God but felt stuck in the waiting room until she discovered what God had made her to do. How could she start living for… Continue reading Don’t Look In, Look Up
Changing Seasons of Life – Enjoying the Journey
The last few months have been some of the most blessed and some of the most challenging of my life. I don’t understand how those two things coexist, but they usually do. The season we are currently in can be described best in one word: transition. You know – the “in between” times of life. If… Continue reading Changing Seasons of Life – Enjoying the Journey
Ever Feel Like You’re Bothering God?
The police do answer 911 calls—even if it does embarrass the pastor. Our church celebrated my first anniversary as pastor by taking over a local park for a Sunday afternoon picnic. The afternoon included a lot of food, and after a couple of hours, it included the police. The squad car pulled up and the… Continue reading Ever Feel Like You’re Bothering God?