Canceling the Debt We Couldn’t Pay
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Canceling the Debt We Couldn’t Pay

Canceling the Debt We Couldn’t Pay Scripture: Colossians 2:13–14“And you, who were dead in your trespasses … God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.” (ESV) Devotional Thought…

Turning Wounds into Blessings: Lessons from Joseph’s Journey to Forgiveness
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Turning Wounds into Blessings: Lessons from Joseph’s Journey to Forgiveness

Devotional: Joseph Forgave His Brothers Forgiveness is one of the most challenging acts we are called to extend as believers, especially when wrongs committed against us are severe. Joseph’s story is a powerful illustration of God’s redemptive power working through human brokenness and sin. When Joseph forgave his brothers, he not only released them from…

Devotional: From Anger and Bitterness to Forgiveness through Christ
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Devotional: From Anger and Bitterness to Forgiveness through Christ

“Counseling through the Word” Devotional: From Anger and Bitterness to Forgiveness through Christ In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges the superficial understanding of righteousness that the religious leaders of His day held. While many people thought that righteousness was simply about external actions—like not committing murder—Jesus showed that righteousness runs much deeper, going…

The Gravity of Grace: Embracing the Doctrines That Anchor Our Souls
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The Gravity of Grace: Embracing the Doctrines That Anchor Our Souls

The Gravity of Grace: Embracing the Doctrines That Anchor Our Souls We stand at the threshold of a journey—a deep exploration into the heart of our faith. Over the next week, we will delve into three foundational doctrines: Propitiation, Redemption, and Justification. These are not mere theological buzzwords but the anchors that hold steadfast our…

The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from the Cross
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The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from the Cross

The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from the Cross In the heart of the Christian faith lies a profound truth: being declared right with God is not a matter of human effort but a divine verdict pronounced through the death of Jesus on the cross. As the Roman believers braced themselves against Nero’s looming persecution, they…

The Gospel’s Solution: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Condemnation
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The Gospel’s Solution: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Condemnation

The Gospel’s Solution: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Condemnation Are you struggling with feelings of guilt and condemnation? The good news is that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers the way to find true freedom from these burdens. By understanding and embracing the power of the gospel, you can experience a life filled with hope,…

An Answer for Unforgiveness and Bitterness
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An Answer for Unforgiveness and Bitterness

Do you struggle with hurts from the past? Do you struggle with unforgiveness? Do you rehearse the wounds that you received from others over and over again in your mind? When we are hurt, we can tend to either “spew our anger” or “stuff our anger.”  We can “spew” our anger by our words, using put-downs, name-calling,…