Posts with the tag “forgiveness”

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
June 1st, 2023
            In John 21:15-19, we read about Jesus’ efforts to “reinstate Peter.”  The Lord had prepared breakfast for Peter and the other disciples who were at the seashore.  When the meal ended, Jesu...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
May 31st, 2023
          We know that Jesus rose from the dead.  That is a cardinal belief in the Christian faith.  The cross was not the end.  Our Lord died but He rose again.  He made multiple appearances followin...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
May 30th, 2023
           In John 18, Jesus was arrested.  The Lord was quickly moving forward in a current that led to the cross.  There will be no turning back.  There will be no concessions or compromises.  A cro...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
May 25th, 2023
           Following the foot washing in John 13, Judas departed from Jesus and the rest of the disciples to do his deeds of darkness and betrayal.  Attention next turned to Peter once again.  Peter a...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
May 16th, 2023
         Peter and Jesus once attended a dinner party at the home of a Pharisee.  It was not a state dinner at the White House but it was somewhere between Biltmore and Burger King.  We pick up this s...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
April 4th, 2023
           As you probably know, there is a danger in leaving wood exposed to the elements of weather like sun and rain. Wood can easily weaken and suffer weather damage when exposed to the elements. ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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March 28, 2023
March 28th, 2023
            The word “refuge” can mean many things to many people.  Synonyms can include sanctuary, safe-haven, safe-harbor and shelter.  The Bible tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, an ev...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
March 16th, 2023
          Yesterday, March 15, is commonly called “the Ides of March.”  Traditionally, this date marks the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar by a group of Roman senators (perhaps most ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
February 28th, 2023
            Psalm 32 speaks to the important matters of confession and forgiveness.  Just think for a moment about how wonderful forgiveness feels.  If you have asked for forgiveness from someone and ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
February 7th, 2023
           Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:10, “finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.”  What a blessing and encouragement to us!  The good news is we can be strong in Him.  We can do thing...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
January 17th, 2023
           The Bible has many names and descriptions of God.  Likely, we all have a few ways that God is spoken of that we especially like or cherish.  Many people find comfort in knowing that God is ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
September 28th, 2022
             As he opened Romans 5, Paul paid tribute to some of the many blessings that believers enjoy through justification.  He wrote, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we ha...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
August 18th, 2022
            Micah was a prophet to Judah and Israel whose time paralleled that of Isaiah.  The name Micah means “who is like Jehovah?”  His name alone tells us that his highest allegiance was to God a...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
August 11th, 2022
            Joel was a minor prophet who delivered a message from God to the southern kingdom also known as Judah.  His message was one of great earnestness—judgment was imminent upon the nation becau...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
August 10th, 2022
           Hosea was an Old Testament prophet who preached and prophesied about the same time as two other biblical prophets—Isaiah and Micah.  He spoke primarily to the northern kingdom also known as...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
July 14th, 2022
            Ezra offered leadership to Judah near the end of the Babylonian exile and in the days that followed.  The book that carries his name is ten chapters long and details the rebuilding of the ...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
June 22nd, 2022
             In Leviticus 16, we read God’s instructions to Moses concerning atonement for the sins of the people of Israel.  In these instructions, we find reference to “the scapegoat.”  This express...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
June 16th, 2022
              In I Kings 2, David is nearing death.  He’s enjoyed a prominent place in Israel as a musician, writer, defeater of Goliath and Israel’s second king.  He was not perfect but he was called...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
May 19th, 2022
            In Daniel 9, we read the great prayer of confession that Daniel prayed on behalf of the people of Israel. In this prayer, the prophet acknowledged Israel’s sinfulness and rebellion against...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss
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Monday, April 4, 2022
April 4th, 2022
            Forgiveness is a big word in the Christian life. And it is a good one.  God offers us forgiveness for our sins committed against Him and others.  We believe that Jesus died to pay the pric...  Read More
by Tom Cabaniss

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