Have you ever walked around in the dark? It's not easy. You can't see where you're going or what obstacles might lie ahead. According to John, this is what it's like for us spiritually when we fail to love others. So, how do we turn on the lights?
Read MoreThe cycle of sin, repentance, and forgiveness is a normal part of the faith journey. We're broken people that are prone to messing up and making bad decisions. But what if we messed up really bad? What if we’ve made choices that still haunt us to this day? Is there hope for repair?
Read MoreThere are two ways to live with hurt. The way of revenge and the way of forgiveness. In "The Power Of Forgiveness," Gerard DeMatteo, Lead Pastor of Rutherford Bible Chapel, breaks down Jesus' teaching on our response to getting hurt by others. One way leads to death and the other leads to life.
Read MoreIn Mark 3, Jesus mentions that there is a sin, so severe that once a person has committed it, they can never be forgiven. Never be forgiven?! Doesn't Jesus forgive all sin? What is this unforgivable sin? And what do we do if we're guilty of it?
Read MoreAs we become parents, we're not always prepared for all that parenthood entails. We do our best to prepare ourselves by reading books, or seeking advice from friends and family about how to raise our children. But the mark of a good father, or parent, stems from the heart. Thankfully we have the model of our perfect, loving Father to show us the way.
Read MoreWe all get angry from time to time. But left unchecked, a festering anger has the power to destroy relationships. To deal with our anger we must move towards forgiveness and if possible, reconciliation and restoration so that what is broken can be mended.
Read MoreAlong our journey in life, we will be tempted to compromise and lose hope that God is still with us. Yet no matter how difficult the road is ahead, God has provided everything we need in Christ to make it through. But what do we do if we're losing our battles? What do we do if we're sinking spiritually? How do we bounce back from failure?
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