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Covered By Blood

Romans 4:7-8 says, “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” We all sin, but the blood of Jesus covers our sins so that they are removed from us and God does not count them against thoseContinue reading “Covered By Blood”

Receiving Honor

What if you were chosen to receive a distinguished honor? And what if that honor was to be bestowed to you by a person or group that you greatly admire, making the honor that much more meaningful to you? But, what if they placed some requirements upon you that you didn’t really care for, likeContinue reading “Receiving Honor”

Nature Teaches

I spend a lot of time hiking nature trails. I enjoy the beauty and wonders of nature. I see God’s hand in His creation. Powerful waterfalls remind me of His might. Beautiful sunrises tell me of His majesty. Rivers speak of His steadfast love. The mountains declare His sovereignty over all things. Romans 1:20-21 says,Continue reading “Nature Teaches”

Unequalled Jury

If you have spent time in a courtroom as a juror, plaintiff, defense, lawyer or observer, you know that the courtroom is designer to discover the truth. Witnesses state their knowledge, evidence is presented, and lawyers advocate their cases. Unfortunately, sometimes tricks and showmanship overwhelm the evidence in the eyes of the ones who judge.Continue reading “Unequalled Jury”

Firm Foundation

On hiking trails, rocks come in many shapes and sizes. On the trail, rocks make for uneven surfaces and sometimes obstacles. However, huge rocks, like those that form the mountains in Yosemite National Park, highlight the beauty and majesty of nature. In the Bible, God is often referred to as our Rock. That is because,Continue reading “Firm Foundation”

Fading Hope

Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”

Play Under Review

I watch a lot of sports on television and I enjoy going to games occasionally. Periodically, during games, one team will challenge a call made by the official. They will then go to watch the replay and consider all available angles. Many times, they will see something that was not immediately considered when the playContinue reading “Play Under Review”