1 John 2:1-6 Click on this link to read the passage. You may select your preferred version of the Bible after the link opens. Sin. Repentance. Forgiveness. Freedom from sin or freedom to sin again? Jesus’ redemption on the cross is the greatest gift ever given. We ask for forgiveness and Jesus forgives us. It’s free. It’s a gift. Read the passage above from 1 John 2:1-6. According to verse one, the apostle John wrote this so that we wouldn’t
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. Prov 16:5 In the present generation little attention is given to the sin of pride, yet pride was the sin that caused the downfalls of both Satan and the first man. The downfall of Satan is recorded in Isaiah 14:12-15 . His sin was his pride. He was the most glorious of all the angels God had created. His glory led to his pride, and he attempted to
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.. Proverbs 14:34 What an appropriate verse for our Independence Day weekend. Our nation began with a group of people who valued righteousness enough to sail across the ocean and start a new life in a land that would allow them to worship God according to their own consciences. Others crossed the ocean for varied reasons, but the very words of our Declaration of Independence and our US Constitution
I just knew I had missed it. Dave and I left on Saturday morning to drive to Charlotte knowing we wouldn’t be back until Sunday afternoon. Four baby bluebirds were in the nest box and could fledge any time. What joy when I came home and discovered that the adult birds were still bringing food to the nest box. In the heat of the afternoon, it must have been close to 100 degrees, the bluebird adults were drinking from the birdbath. I noticed
I have a birdhouse with four baby birds in it that could fledge any day now, possibly even today. Unfortunately, I have yet to see any of my baby birds fledge. This is the 4th or 5th nest since I put the bluebird boxes up. I hope this time will be different – plan to watch closely. Read earlier posts to learn more about my bluebird houses and nests.