In our spiritual journey, we have many questions as we attempt to find meaning that goes above what we know. While it may feel intriguing to look for answers in different spiritual paths, it can also be dangerous. Curiosity can take us to practices and areas that are against our nature. Before we go searching…
Being saved is a one-time decision that takes an everyday commitment. The decision is made when we choose to accept that we’re sinners. Our sin has consequences, but we can be redeemed through a savior. We accept that Jesus Christ is the only way to receive eternal life with God. Of course, in order to…
The concept of God getting angry when we sin is one that can be difficult to fully understand. Many people view God as a judge who sets rules and gets angry when rules are broken. While it is true that the Bible tells us not to commit certain sins, it is important to remember that…
When we feel as if God abandoned us, it’s usually when everyone else is also rejecting us. We tend to associate the consequences of sin in our lives with God abandoning us, but let’s pause and think of the moment we acted in sin. If we’re honest, at that moment, we didn’t really care if…
Everything you need to know to stop falling again into the same sin We may feel guilty about the sin in our lives, so we run away from God instead of repenting. Let’s remember when Adam and Eve hid because they noticed they were naked, God knew where they were, and he knows where we…
Everything you need to know to break the cycle of sin The Bible makes it clear that we’re all tempted, and temptations come in all shapes and sizes. The real issue is not the urge to sin or feeling unholy. What needs to be assessed is how we deal with the thoughts and the urges…
After listening to a hard Sunday sermon about repentance, we may go home and question our salvation — even Google it, maybe. We may even find ourselves repeating under our breath the salvation prayer as the preacher prayed for the people during the altar call. What is Salvation? The term salvation is widely used in…
There’s no formula we can do to get a person to choose God, but we can follow steps proven by the Bible to help our friends reach that important decision. When we pray for a friend or a family member’s salvation, we must go to God with confidence knowing that He will answer our prayer. The…