As part of the New Covenant, God makes an astounding promise. He declares, “For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more” (Jeremiah 31:34). To forgive is to pardon; it is not holding the wrong someone has done against them. This is what God does for us with our sin—He … Continue reading “I Will Forgive Their Iniquity”
Category: Salvation
“It Is Finished”
This devotional is the sixth in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John … Continue reading “It Is Finished”
“Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”
This devotional is the second in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 The Bible tells … Continue reading “Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”
“Father, Forgive Them”
This devotional is the first in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And they cast lots to divide his garments.” Luke 23:34 … Continue reading “Father, Forgive Them”
Christmas is For You
Maybe this year the lights are too bright, the carols too cheerful, and the company too crowded. Perhaps this has been a difficult year that left you in no condition to be holly or jolly. It’s possible that the burdens you shoulder have stolen your joy, and the last thing you want to do is … Continue reading Christmas is For You
My Testimony
This Friday will mark 15 years since I became a Christian! Because of this, I wanted to share my testimony of how I came to know Jesus. On November 7, 2010, when I was 7 years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. My family and I went to our church’s … Continue reading My Testimony
What is Your Testimony?
I love hearing people share their testimonies. It is truly beautiful to hear someone talk about how they came to know Jesus. But unfortunately, I have heard people share a version of their testimony where they made no mention of Jesus or salvation. Your testimony is not the story of good things God has done … Continue reading What is Your Testimony?
King Edmund the Just
In C.S. Lewis’ beloved children’s novel The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there is a small, often overlooked detail that speaks to the transformative power of the gospel. The royal title given to one of the main characters, Edmund Pevensie, shows us that no one is too far gone to … Continue reading King Edmund the Just
Looking for the Kingdom
In the Bible, there are some lesser-known heroes we can learn a lot from. One such person is Joseph of Arimathea. We know from all four gospels that a man named Joseph from the town of Arimathea buried Jesus. From these accounts, we can gather a good deal of information about Joseph. We know that … Continue reading Looking for the Kingdom
Rest in the Cross
In my hometown, the First Baptist Church sits at the center of the city. I have noticed on numerous recent occasions that a bird (or birds) likes to sit on the cross of this church’s steeple. This bird takes a break from its flight by sitting perched atop the cross. Although this bird does not … Continue reading Rest in the Cross