This passage made me think of two book titles. You’re Not the Boss of Me: Brat-proofing Your Four- to Twelve-Year-Old Child and Just Tell Me What to Say.
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How can anyone ever be truly dead to sin? That is a question that has plagued Christians ever since Jesus said, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” Matthew 5:48 which is part of the sermon on the Mount.
I really like Advent calendars, especially those that have treats like chocolate behind every little door.
This passage, especially verse 7, “For whoever has died is freed from sin” always makes me think about the story of a man who watched his wife preparing a roast for the oven.
Remember the excitement about getting new clothes? Or the excitement of putting on a brand-new Halloween costume?
Verse 1 in this part of Paul’s letter to the Christians around Rome is an uncomfortable and confusing verse.
Most of us couples have arguments, and on some occasions, during those arguments, one of us doesn’t want to give in.
Paul says that because we have sinned, we fall short of the glory of God. Sin separates us from God. But the sacrifice of Jesus brings us near again so that we can be permanently with Him.
I remember the story of a religious man who had wealth and approached Jesus asking him what he needed to do to obtain eternal life since he wanted to learn.