Tag Archives: Salvation

A place in God’s mercy

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

We should tremble at these words whenever we’re tempted to be unmerciful. Continue reading →

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Not that we loved God…

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Take a moment and reflect on this great truth in song. Continue reading →

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Understanding salvation

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Salvation is what God in grace did for me, not what I do to try to keep myself worthy of His grace. Continue reading →

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Restoration is our deepest need

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes I need God to lead me beside still waters and to restore my soul. Can you identify? Continue reading →

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Expect the unexpected with God

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Here is an occasion when people say, “It can’t be done” or “He’s too far gone.” But remember to expect the unexpected with God! Don’t be surprised when the predictable gives way to the unpredictable! Stand in humble awe at the ways of God! Continue reading →

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A closer look at repentance

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Repentance is not merely feeling bad about our sins. Repentance is sorrow for what we are in our deepest beings…. Continue reading →

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Boasting in the Cross?

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

A first century person would have been incredulous about placing a picture of a cross on anything. There was no greater symbol of death and utter humiliation than to hang helplessly on a cross! Being hung on a cross would have been considered a waste of life. Continue reading →

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Inexplicable mercy

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

How could God have any adequate reason for offering mercy to sinners like me? I cry out “God be merciful to me the sinner” but I know that there is nothing in me that deserves mercy. Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be gospel-centered?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Three tenses and two confessions are essential to gospel-centered living. Continue reading →

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What should I do with Jesus?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

When Pilate asked Jesus, “Where do you come from?” he probably wasn’t asking for an earthly address. Continue reading →

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