During Jesus' teaching ministry, he told a parable that illustrated the finality of choosing our own way rather than acknowledging the fact that only God's redemption plan has a happy ending. (Luke 16:19-31). I wrote my own little story based on his words. ************************************************* Once upon a time there was a rich, successful man that … Continue reading What are you waiting for?
Tag: Redemption
Complacency
"For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency. But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (Proverbs 1:32, 33 NLT) Complacency: a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug … Continue reading Complacency
Redemption plan
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
Unlikely messengers
We each have our own story of redemption, but how many of us never share it. If you're a sinner (which you are) and if you've been redeemed (which you have been if you've turned to Jesus) -- don't you think your story could have an impact on others? God graciously "turned on the light … Continue reading Unlikely messengers
Who is Jesus to you
What is the gospel message? 1 - We are all sinners and cannot have fellowship or eternity with God covered in the filth of sin. (And by the way, all sin is filthy. God didn't assign a rating scale to sin.) 2 - God created us to be in fellowship with him...for eternity. So he … Continue reading Who is Jesus to you
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