Because my parents either sent me or took me to church I learned that I needed an advocate. It was explained I was not acceptable to God and was in need of a savior. At the end of my life, I would stand before the judgment seat of God and would not be accepted just because I tried to be a good girl. I could never be good enough. I needed more than I could find in myself. Everyone Needs…
Can dependency be a good thing? Can a tomato grow apart from the vine? Does it struggle to grow? Haven’t we been told that dependency is bad? We’ve all heard the encouraging words “You are strong.” Or, “You don’t need anyone else. You can do it.” Those who know they can’t do it feel like failures like they are lacking something and are somehow inferior to most people. Jesus set an example of dependency for the believers by…
Charles H. Gabriel – My Savior’s Love (I Stand Amazed) I hope you enjoy this version as you read the words. 1.I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. Refrain: How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me! 2.For me it was in the garden He prayed: “Not My will,…
The birth of Jesus Christ as told by Matthew is the Christmas story. For believers, this is the time that we celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. He gave up his exalted position in heaven to come down to earth. His purpose was to give his life a ransom for many. Every other part of this season pales in comparison to this important event. It is what makes it possible for us to be accepted by God. Matthew 1:18 Now the…
Wouldn’t it be great to have a personal counselor, someone who has all the answers for our emotional needs? I’m sure the counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists would like to have knowledge that could really make a change in the emotional lives of their clients. If a counselor had all the answers people would be flocking to that person’s door from all over the world. Many people are secretly lonely and have no one to talk to about their problems. They…
