Once a Son, Always a Son

Like the prodigal son, sometimes our shortcomings can make us doubt where we stand with God. To make matters worse, certain religious practices reinforce this sense of unworthiness. We then proceed to think that God cannot accept us unconditionally. But we are mistaken.

Do shortcomings make you wonder if your relationship with God is intact? Have religious middlemen convinced you that you are not good enough?

Whatever your experience, know this: you are God’s beloved child, holy and righteous by grace.

You Can’t Buy Love

You can do what you want with your money, but it would be a mistake to count on a partner to commit to you in gratitude for your generosity. You could be in for a rude awakening. No one owes you love. It’s important to keep this in mind.

Be careful about overspending before your relationship gets serious. Any act of kindness on your part should be done with the understanding that you’re not expecting anything in return.

Conditions of Love and Fellowship

Daily Devotion | Day 277 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given me, for they are yours” (John 17:9, NKJV). Love is conditional. I know. We don’t like to think of love as conditional. But let’s face it. Love is discriminatory by nature. AllContinue reading “Conditions of Love and Fellowship”

Did Jesus Teach Conditional Forgiveness?

Daily Devotional: Day 129 “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses” (Mark 11:25-26, NKJV). Today’s Scripture is a puzzle to many a Christian. DidContinue reading “Did Jesus Teach Conditional Forgiveness?”