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We have been made right with God by the blood sacrifice of Christ. (Romans 5:9a, ERV)Imagine for a moment a scale representing the balance of our deeds. On one side, there’s every mistake, every regret, every wrong turn we've taken. For many, the wei...
Very few people will die to save the life of someone else, even if it is for a good person. Someone might be willing to die for an especially good person. But Christ died for us while we were still sinners, and by this God showed how much he lov...
Christ died for us when we were unable to help ourselves. We were living against God, but at just the right time Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6, ERV)Our life’s journey reveals a sobering truth: despite our best efforts, our version of "goodness" oft...
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. (James 1:21)Every gardener knows that a watermelon seed, no matter how small, holds the potential for growth. But f...
He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn’t live in man-made temples, and human hands can’t serve his needs—for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he s...
So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who r...
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14)The roadmap of our lives is often speckled with moments that can alter our perception of self. Our spiritual identity can become...
Hi, . This week's devotions are based on Reverend Cooper's message and notes from yesterday as I experienced it. Have a great week! / KevinThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the ful...
I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. (Psalm 32:8, AMPC)In the life of a local church, there are seasons of growth, change, and sometimes, uncertainty. As a collective body of...