Tag archive: forgiveness
Prove Yourself
I still feel like I’m trying to prove my worth Luke 15:11-32 Reference: I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ (Luke 15:19 NIV) Explore: We spend a great deal of our lives trying to prove ourselves to others. A resume is the ultimate in…
Throwing Out The Failure
“There’s always pizza!” Luke 11:29-32 Reference: As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. (Luke 11:29 NIV) Explore: I’m not very adventurous with my cooking. I cook so that all the family eats, rather than creating…
Do You Understand?
Words are powerful Hosea 14:1-9 Reference: Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips. (Hosea 14:2 NIV) Explore: When my young boys have done something wrong and I am explaining what the consequences will…
My Issue With God
That’s why I really struggle with God’s grace. Psalm 41:1-13 Reference: Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. (Psalm 41:12 NIV) Explore: I like to get things done. I feel better about myself when I have been productive. My friends laugh that I actually have a plan of attack…
Close The Door
My mum employed other techniques to keep the house cool Psalm 32:1-11 Reference: For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. (Psalm 32:4 NIV) Explore: Although we live in the southern part of Australia, we can still get very hot Summers. Growing up…