Throughout my Christian journey, I must say the moments where hope seemed to dim the most was when I became so over laden with guilt from my own failures. Though I understand and have understood throughout that my salvation was by grace alone; somehow, I felt that blessings were dependent upon my ability to perform … Continue reading “Hope Secured by Grace Alone”
Luke 7: “2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, … Continue reading “Great Faith-A Centurion’s legacy”
As we saw in Malachi at the very beginning of this series, God remained faithful to His own word. He has remained faithful to fulfill each part of His covenant with mankind and His covenant with Israel. Drawing used with written permission of Ronald Barba. © 2012 Ronald Barba and is protected under copyright laws … Continue reading “God’s Covenant of Love, Grace, and Mercy (part 6)-A New Covenant for Israel”
Where do we turn when we need advice? Where do we go for counsel? How can I find clear direction for my journey through this pilgrimage? When major questions come in life about what to do, where do we turn? Do we run to friends, co-workers, family, and to counselors in search of an answer? … Continue reading “Where Do We Find Clear Direction For Our Journey?”
As we hustle about in preparation for Christmas, we need to stop for a moment and truly think about what we are celebrating. We must remember that we are not only celebrating His birth in a manger; but rather we are celebrating His willingness to leave His throne to come to this earth in the … Continue reading “Unto Us a Child is Born”
