Knowing Jesus changes everything. When we surrender to Him, our sins are forgiven, our future is secure. We are free.
But living a life of godliness—aligned with God’s Word—is challenging. Especially with the enemy of our souls hissing in our ears. And although he cannot take our salvation, he can steal our joy and cause us to stumble.
Julianne Winkler Smith
My prayer is that these posts encourage and inspire you. I hope the stories are relatable and the eternal Truths reassuring…and that you are encouraged by grace along the journey Home.
what if…
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes… ~Romans 1:16a I’ve been a little obsessed in recent weeks by Peter Marshall, a Scottish immigrant who became a popular pastor and ultimately the chaplain of the US Senate from 1947 to 1948. He has several…
because of me
You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” ~Romans 2:23-24 Whether we’re reading the words of Jesus in the gospels or any of the New Testament writers, there’s a consistent theme when it comes to the Pharisees (Jewish religious…
what must I do? (An Easter invitation)
A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” ~Luke 18:18 “What must I do?” Isn’t this the cry of us all? Being good enough. Doing enough good. The general consensus of our day (and of humanity throughout history) is that we just have to reach that “good-over-bad” tipping…
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