When we confess sin, we often use generic wording. We may say something like, “I am sorry I got upset with you,” or “I am sorry for what happened over the last couple of days or weeks.” In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we see something different. Nehemiah led the Israelites, who were enslaved… Continue reading Why Good Confession Names Sin
When you hear the word sin, what do you think about it? Maybe you think about very evil things. A couple of things come to mind: your pet peeves. The idea of sin is broad, but there are some basic ideas of what it is. First, sin is missing God’s mark. God has set a… Continue reading What is Sin?
Sin is entrapping and destructive to many. It has a hold on people and enslaves them. Many want out of the cycle but struggle with allowing it to entangle them. One of the reasons you still might be stuck in some sin is that you give it too much time. What do I mean by… Continue reading Why You Might Still be Stuck in Sin
When it comes to curses, I want to be clear. I’m not talking about a witch putting a hex on someone. That’s a topic for another conversation. I am speaking of being cursed by the consequences of sin. In essence, this is the principle of sowing and reaping. In Ezekiel 18 we see generational curses;… Continue reading 5 Ways to Break Generational Sin Curses
We all must deal with death at some point. At times, while sad, it is beautiful. Consider the elderly saint who lived a long and simple life, quietly passing during the night while sleeping. Nothing overly special about this person, but a well-lived life. Then there is devastating death: a young person killed in a… Continue reading Death Beyond Death
