When God first created mankind, he was hanging out with us. We were in perfect fellowship with him, oblivious to a world full of sin. We lived in a beautiful garden, alongside the animals, with fresh fruits and vegetables at our disposal. God's only forbiddance was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. … Continue reading Redemption plan
Friendship with God
So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27 NLT) Pretty amazing the plans God had for us from the moment he created mankind. In his image. What does that mean? What is his image? He answered that question … Continue reading Friendship with God
Here God…you take it
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. (Psalms 55:22 NLT) "Give it to The Lord." - I've heard this advice many times when burdened by something. I've probably even advised it to others who were burdened. But what does … Continue reading Here God…you take it
New life
So what does the empty tomb mean today? Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV) The empty tomb, Christ risen, is something we can celebrate every day. Once we've come to the end of ourself and have cried out … Continue reading New life
Resurrection Sunday
Very early the next morning, as the sun was just beginning to peek over the Jerusalem horizon, the women set out to properly anoint Jesus' body for burial. Having been the Sabbath, they were not able to do this when his body had first been laid in the tomb. And they had spent much time … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday