Category Archives: Confession

What should I do when I fail?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Let’s get right to the point: I John 1:9 - “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Proverbs 24:26a - “The godly may trip seven times, but they … Continue reading →

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He says he’s a Christian, but …

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

How can we know if someone is a true follower of Christ? Should we even try to discern another person’s faith? Isn’t this between the person and God and no one else’s business?  I can think of a few important … Continue reading →

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Eternal Joy!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

After successfully establishing his career as a distinguished medical doctor, (with special appointment as Chief Clinical Assistant to Sir Thomas Horder, the King’s physician), the late Martyn Lloyd-Jones left medicine to pursue a call to ministry. Lloyd-Jones became one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Assurance, Blessed by God, Christianity, Comfort, Confession, Death, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Joy | Leave a comment

10 Point Inventory

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The following ten point inventory is meant for personal evaluation not for judging others. It could be used as a guide to help others but I suggest caution because lists and tests easily become legalistic tools that promote sinful pride when aimed at others.  … Continue reading →

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Watch your tone

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Some tones of voice are destructive to good relationships. 12 destructive tones Condescending Bossy Angry Snobby Frustrated Impatient Defensive Moody Distant Disrespectful Dark Whining One of the best ways to change our communication is to replace destructive tones with constructive … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Complaining, Conceit, Confession, Conflict, Contentment, Cynicism, Marriage, Narcissism, Parenting teens, Pride, Questioning God, Relationships, Speech | 3 Comments

Forgiveness as worship

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

  Jesus placed forgiveness in the context of worship with this requirement: “When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your father in heaven may forgive you your sins” (Mark 11:25). When forgiveness becomes … Continue reading →

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If we are faithless, He remains faithful

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

  “If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself” (II Timothy 2:12-13). What is the difference between disowning (ἀρνησόμεθα) Christ and being  faithless (ἀπιστοῦμεν)? The first is tragic because to disown Christ is … Continue reading →

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When mercy found me

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Those who know God stand amazed at His attributes. For many years, we’ve been singing John Newton’s Amazing Grace. God’s grace isn’t interesting or intriguing. It’s amazing! But, as the days move on, I have become increasingly amazed at the … Continue reading →

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Five resources for guilt and forgiveness

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

  Dealing with guilt Eight possible reasons we still feel guilty Guarding cherished resentments A closer look at forgiveness Forgive or else!

Posted in Anger, Antagonists, Anxiety, Behavior, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Change, Christian life, Confession, Conflict, Counseling, Criticism, Cynicism, Difficult people, Discernment, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Guidelines for living, Guilt, Holistic ministry, Legalism, Parenting, Parenting teens, Reconciliation, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Worldview | Leave a comment

How people experience guilt and shame

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

_ Have you ever heard of the term elentics? Don’t bother with google because you won’t find much. It comes from a Greek word translated into the english word “convict” ( ἐλέγχω / elencho). It means to expose, convict or reprove. Jesus used the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Confession, Depravity, Elentics, Evangelism, Gospel, Guilt, Postmodern, Witness | 2 Comments