Acts 3:19 AMP – So repent [change your inner self – your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God – seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the LordContinueContinue reading “Guilt No More || Manna for the Mind #408”
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Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406
Psalm 51:10 AMP – Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me. NRSVUE – Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. VOICE – Create in me a clean heart, O God; restore within me a senseContinueContinue reading “Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406”
Quite Quarrelsome || Sins of the World #7
Unholy Laying of Hands Welcome back to “Sins of the World.” I’m taking a deeper dive in the words of Galatians 5:19-21 to talk about what we need to avoid and how they can lead us to the Fruits of the Spirit. In Part 6, we talked about hostility, which Paul defined as a “personalContinueContinue reading “Quite Quarrelsome || Sins of the World #7”
Prayer Struggles || Manna for the Mind #401
God responds to prayers, and hears our pleas when we call out to Him. The psalmist in Psalm 30:2 points that out to us. Then, why is prayer so difficult at times?
Cleaning Time || Sins of the World #2
Impurity is a culture that created a lot of division in the early Christian, and the rituals and processes were complex back in the day. Jesus simplifies it, and invites us into this transformation in Romans 6:19.
Creating Healthy Sexual Mindsets || Sins of the World #1
The world has sexualized a lot of things, creating many temptations of sexual immorality. When we understand the importance of Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:32, Jesus tells us that our romantic relationships needs to be committed and intentional.
The Highs and Lows of Sacrifice || Manna for the Mind #394
Isaiah 53:5 describes a suffering servant that would come to bear the sins of the world intensely for a reconciled relationship with God. This previews the work of Jesus, and how we respond to this sacrifice. How do you want to do life?
A Call to Compassionate Living || Colossians 3:13 || Manna for the Mind #223
Forgiveness and love are non-negotiables in reflecting God’s character. Dismiss revenge and embrace mercy; it’s not just a duty, but a radical transformation.
Freedom to Confess || 1 John 1:9 || Manna for the Mind #190
True confession of sins fosters a deeper relationship with Christ by acknowledging imperfections, receiving God’s forgiveness, and committing to change. This process lightens burdens and emphasizes divine grace over perfectionism.
Forgiveness For the Win || Joseph vs. Jesus #7
This part of the “Joseph vs. Jesus” delves into the parallels between Joseph and Jesus, highlighting their capacity for forgiveness and how their experiences contribute to a greater divine plan. It emphasizes the power and significance of forgiveness in both biblical narratives and personal experiences, drawing parallels between them.