https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Psalms/Psalm_51a.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOne of the most precious promises we have from God’s Word is that “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John […]
https://www.aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/McMinn_Nursing_Home/Finding_the_Joy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download(We have learned to dearly love and appreciate our friends at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. Their prayers and encouragement mean a lot to Vickie and me. All our visits have been wonderful. But today seemed especially […]
https://www.aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Devotionals/Confusion_re_sin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThere is, unfortunately, a great deal of confusion regarding the relationship between a Christian and sin. Are we hypocrites when we sin? Are Christians essentially the same as unbelievers, just forgiven? Are some Christians still slaves […]
(The following post may seem a little negative to some. I write it with a heavy heart. But, obviously, I believe these things need to be said.) I’m 63. Throughout most of those years I have watched many people do untold damage […]
There is a wonderful episode in the life of Jesus that is given to us in Luke chapter 7. You will remember it. A Pharisee named Simon had invited Jesus to come to eat a meal with him. When Jesus sat down […]
Have you ever considered the possibility that many who have prayed the sinner’s prayer have been terribly deceived? As you read these words, do you consider yourself to be a Christian? When you became a Christian, did you pray the sinner’s prayer? […]
You should know that if your goal is to keep people happy, you’re in trouble! I’m pretty confident that I can promise you that you won’t succeed. But, of course, it really shouldn’t be your goal at all. Now don’t get me […]
There are many preachers and churches (so-called, anyway) that have decided that people are pretty tired of hearing about sin. Instead of sin, messages are becoming more positive. Churches and pastors who talk about sin too much are becoming unpopular, their churches […]
Saul ravaged the church. “But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house, and dragging off men and women, he would put them in prison.” (Acts 8:3) David committed adultery and murder. “David sent messengers and took her [Bathsheba], and when […]
I have a friend who has a cancer problem. He is very aware of it. He seems to realize that it’s not good, but doesn’t seem to believe that it is really quite as bad as the doctor says it is. The […]