12 as far as the east is from the west,    so far does he remove our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12 ESV) When we sin there is a guilt that we feel that may go well beyond the act of attrition and humbling of ourselves before God, asking for forgiveness. This is...

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Ephesians 1:7 ESV) Do we ever really stop down for a moment and consider the riches of God’s grace? This should require a bit of contemplation in regard to our lives. Are we living...

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. (Psalm 23:2) God provides for us times where we are, metaphorically, lead beside quiet waters. He provides sometimes periods, more often moments where life slows down and we can sit quietly. It is in these quiet...

24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:24 ESV) I have found over time that this putting on of the new self is not a one time event. In fact, I have realized that I have to put it on...

16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! (2 Timothy 4:16 ESV) When we are going through a tough time and those who we counted on abandon us, it can create a great amount of animosity. This...