Tag Archives: Sin

“Football, beer… Filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult.” George Orwell One day last week our family went to grab a bite to eat.  We went to Maynards.  We walked in, sat ...

By Greg Laurie And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” —John 8:11 I’ve heard some Christians say, “God loves me the way I am, and this is just the way I am.” ...

God hates sin because it is contrary to His very nature. Sin is to God as black is to white and darkness is to light. Sinfulness is direct opposition to the purity and righteousness of a perfect God. Our heavenly ...

By Greg Laurie “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” —Proverbs 27:6 So what should we do if someone falls into sin? “Brothers, if a man is overtaken in a fault, you who are spiritual ...

By Greg Laurie  “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” —Matthew 6:12 The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys was one of the longest-running in American history. One family lived in West Virginia, the other in ...

By Greg Laurie  “But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:57 Years ago I had a dog named Irlo. I didn’t name him. He came pre-named. He was a ...

Well-known men and women featured in the Bible were flawed. Some would even call them failures in present times. The stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, even Hosea are examples of serious family dysfunction. Although the Bible praises ...

Romans 3:23-26 In our culture, sin is no longer considered an issue. Although some people might admit to making mistakes or being wrong, few will actually say, “I have sinned.” The Lord, however, takes sin very seriously. Until we learn ...

Luke 4:16-21 From some people’s countenance, we judge them to be happy. Smiles, makeup, and stylish clothing can create an appearance of inner peace. Internally, though, many are in bondage. In today’s passage, Jesus clarifies His purpose: He has come ...

God will often speak to His children through nature. A garden is full of lessons and analogies if only we have eyes to see and a heart that listens. In order to enjoy a beautiful and healthy garden, a lot ...