Tag Archives: Sin

Psalm 51

1 For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, … Continue reading

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The Demons In My Closet and the Joy in Pain

In this dogfight of a life we live, we fall.  We stand up and walk, but eventually we fall again.  In the legendary films of Rocky in a monologue he says “Let me tell you something you already know. The … Continue reading

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Miley Needs Jesus?

After the VMA awards there has been widespread talk on one thing and one thing only: Miley Cyrus.  Why does Miley need Jesus? Because Miley has transformed before our very eyes from a sweet innocent actress on Disney channel who … Continue reading

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A Night of Life Changing Moments. A Night of Healing.

God is good.  God is faithful.  God is alive.   Generally as I blog I like to write about lessons, struggles, and strengthening our walks with Christ.  Today though I just want to thank Him and share with you all … Continue reading

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The First Step

There is a saying that at Twin Lakes we’ve been saying all summer, one that started off as a joke but over time has developed to somewhat have more substance to it.  It can be heard any time of the … Continue reading

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White as Snow

  Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Read that again, let … Continue reading

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Legalizing Sin

  My stomach is upset.  The smile has left my face.  I am sad.  I reflect on my life and seeing the justification we give to sin.  We can point out sin in those lives around us, making ours seem … Continue reading

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Living to Die.

Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Don’t just skim over that read that over again. Just think about this for a minute and ponder it.  While we … Continue reading

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The Path and the Gate

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate.  For the wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, … Continue reading

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New Heart New Life

Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” I was listening to a sermon on grace … Continue reading

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