Tag: Acts 24:16

Unfinished Business

“As much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18 NKJV. Embracing your future is difficult with an unreconciled past. My thoughts and comments today are about “unfinished business.” There are probably things in your life left unfinished for various reasons, some unavoidably and some unwisely. There […]

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Condemnation and Conviction

“Whenever our hearts condemn us . . God is greater than our hearts.” 1 John 3:20 NIV. Conviction offers restoration; condemnation threatens separation. My thoughts and comments today are about, “condemnation and conviction.” There are times when you will behave badly. A sadness of heart results, maybe even degrees of […]

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Regrets, Repentance, and Redemption

“Jesus . . became poor so that you through His poverty might become [enriched].” 2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV. Redemption is the lavish application of God’s grace to remove every cause for regret. My thoughts and comments today are about “regrets, repentance, and redemption.” Everyone has regrets. Everyone makes mistakes. What […]

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Conscience

“Cling tightly to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear.” 1 Timothy 1:19 NLT It is folly to mentally approve what your heart disapproves. My thoughts and comments today are about “conscience.” Who has never been tempted with doing wrong? But be advised, temptation imposes turmoil between reconciling […]

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Do the Right Thing

“This is what [God] requires: to do what is right . . before God.” Micah 6:8 NLT “Doing the right thing now is simpler than undoing the wrong thing later.” My thoughts and comments today are to “do the right thing.” It is not always easy to know the right […]

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