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Tag: restoration
“He who was seated on the throne said “I am making all things new! And then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”” (Revelation 21:5 NIV) My husband delivered the remarks in yesterday’s service, and this scripture in Revelation was…
The refining process is not about adding value as much as it is about restoring value.
We look at the Judas narrative and realize it takes great courage to return to the Savior, but that is where the power is.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV) Right now I am thinking about how God meets me each and every morning with fresh mercy and…
David refused to let shame shut up his testimony. He told his story for the sake of sinners. Shame had lost it’s grip on him and heaven took hold of his voice.
Consider for a moment, how vastly different the God of Israel was from the false gods of the ancient world.
“I loathe my very life, therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.” (Job 10:1 NIV) Job was hurting. More than just sad, by today’s terms, he was near-suicidal. He had already stated: it would…
Huge, beautiful brick buildings with exquisite stained glass stand empty: decaying carcasses cast aside by a faithless people.