We tend to think of prayer as petition — presenting our needs, asking for help, waiting for an answer. Yet when we look carefully at the prayer Jesus himself taught his disciples, we discover it is far more than a list of requests. The Lord’s Prayer is a proclamation — a confession of faith that… Continue reading Praying as Proclamation: What the Lord’s Prayer Teaches Us About Prayer
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What Does Jesus’ Death 2,000 Years Ago Have to Do With Me?
Have you ever asked yourself this question? “Something that happened 2,000 years ago — what does it have to do with me today?” Let me answer that with one simple illustration. A Father Who Secretly Paid Off the Debt A son had fallen into a debt so enormous he could never repay it. But his… Continue reading What Does Jesus’ Death 2,000 Years Ago Have to Do With Me?
The Lord’s Prayer Explained
Every Christian should commit the Lord’s Prayer to memory. At one point, Jesus’ disciples came to Him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” And He did just that: “[Jesus] said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Explained
Unlimited: Leave Her Alone | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Leave Her Alone Jul 9, 2024 1894 Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. She did what she could. She poured perfume on my… Continue reading Unlimited: Leave Her Alone | Good News Unlimited
Things The Lord Hates
In Proverbs 6, Solomon spoke of attitudes which the Lord hates and seven which are an abomination to him. They include, a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plans wicked schemes, feet that are in a hurry to do wrong, a false witness who speaks lies and a person… Continue reading Things The Lord Hates
Breaking the Chains of Guilt: Embracing Grace and Redemption
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.And because you belong to him, the powerof the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more… Continue reading Breaking the Chains of Guilt: Embracing Grace and Redemption
Unlimited: A Woman’s Love | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: A Woman’s Love Jul 7, 2024 1723 While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head (Mark 14:3, NIV). When in Jerusalem, Jesus didn’t… Continue reading Unlimited: A Woman’s Love | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: What Defiles You | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: What Defiles You Apr 24, 2024 14763 What defiles you does not come from the outside. Trusting Jesus and accepting His forgiveness is key to stay clean. Again, Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is… Continue reading Unlimited: What Defiles You | Good News Unlimited
[Romans Study 8-2] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
[Romans Study 8-2] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ [Romans 3:9-26] 9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not… Continue reading [Romans Study 8-2] Justified Freely By His Grace Through The Redemption In Jesus Christ (Romans 3:9-26)
Don’t follow your heart
By Elizabeth Prata We’re sinners, you know. The Bible explains in constant and plain terms what is in our heart. You know the heart is not to be trusted. Yet, so often we hear idioms about the heart, and believe them as if they were true. Heart-to-heart means a serious conversation between two people in which… Continue reading Don’t follow your heart