The purpose of this column will be to offer brief but helpful insights into following Christ. It will also give explanations to some of the bits of our Sunday morning liturgy.
The General Confession When you pray to God, it is good to first confess your sins to Him. Confession and forgiveness draws you closer to God. This cleanses you. As we see in Romans 1:18, God hates sin. Cleansing yourself is a logical first step before petitioning or conversing with Him. When you confess your sins to Jesus, you are immediately forgiven. This can be as s...
Keep ReadingWalking with Christ I have found a way of winding myself down when things seem to be getting hectic. I picture myself walking behind thirteen men as they follow along the banks of the Sea of Galilee or the Jordan River. Twelve of them are listening intently to the calm man leading, Jesus. He is speaking and instructing them on faith and the Kingdom of God. Occasionally, h...
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