Sickening Sin

Romans 3:23 says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." As I am reading the first few chapters of Romans I am flooded with a mix of emotions and reactions. I first feel crushed and saddened that we have this amazing God who has a perfect track record of constantly saving us, providing for us, and following through with His promises and we STILL sin and BREAK His heart. I still sin and that disgusts me. It is a betrayal of my Lord and my Savior who sacrificed His body, His blood, and took on pain I can't even fathom for me! But, then I read Romans 3:24-26, " and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. ²⁵ God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— ²⁶ he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus" and I remember I am a sinner but Jesus was the sacrifice. If He is my Savior and I do everything I can to live for Him, His death becomes my righteousness! His blood washes me white as snow! He is the perfect lamb that was sacrificed once and for all---for everyone! Jesus is my reason for smiling every day in this fallen world and being happy because I know the best part of the story! Jesus died in my place, became my righteousness, will be my mediator, and will save me a seat in Heaven. At this point, I really am wondering why people are not throwing themselves at the opportunity to give their lives to Jesus Christ? If you haven't maybe it is time. Jesus is the best part of this world and eternity! Every second of every day I chose Jesus! You should too! 

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JUSTIFIED

Justified...just as if I never sinned.  Jesus died on the cross for ALL our sins and His glorious purifying blood covers us to make us righteous and justified before the Almighty God. Can you wrap your mind around that?  What a Savior! I could just stop there and let you contemplate that. It brings tears to my eyes. Even though I have sinned the blood of Jesus can purify me, can cleanse me, and can make me right once again. I will never be perfect but I strive to be like Christ in all I say and do. I continue to praise and thank my Savior for the gift of His blood, His justification, and making me right in the eyes of God. Praise the Lord Jesus for His sacrifice, for His love, and for the gift of bridging the gap between myself and the powerful just God. Praise and thank the Lord for washing you white as snow with His righteous blood. Praise the Lord for saving you from the sin that entangles us all. Praise Jesus for being the bridge to the Lord. Praise Him for all He is today and every day! If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior the free gift of salvation and freedom from sin is waiting for you. All you need to do is accept Jesus Christ as the King, Master, and Ruler of your life and know that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save you from your sin. Remember it does not matter what you have done. Jesus will take you as you are and wash you white as snow with His purifying blood. 



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100th post

I want to thank all my readers for taking the time to read my posts, as well as, commenting and getting involved in the blog. This blog is a way for me to attempt to communicate what the Lord has put on my heart and I pray I have been able to do that.

The main message summed up:
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the Savior and the Lord and Master of all and I want to make that known throughout the world. Jesus is the scream out loud secret to a rich life. He is the key to everything you want in life- happiness, joy, fulfillment, purpose, life, hope, goodness, righteousness, and salvation. Jesus is the answer!!!

God Bless you all!!! Have a great weekend!!!










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Choices

Every day is a choice we make. Do we follow Christ or do we follow the world and its ways? What choice did you make today? What choice will you make tomorrow? Every morning when we put our feet on the floor we have the freewill to live a life of sin, breaking Christ's heart, or we can live a life for Him. Surrender, Scripture, and the Spirit gets us disgusted with the sin, through the darkness of the world, and moves us on towards Christ. Remember every temptation is a choice- will you fall to sin or stand with Him? Choose Christ, surrender to the Spirit, cast off all sin that entangles you, and remember His redemption, love, and forgiveness. Jesus is there with open arms so run to Him instead of that sin and that temptation. Make the choice that will save you in more ways than one.

1. We are separated from God. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?" says the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the Lord.Jeremiah 23:24
2. Our sins separate us from God But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one... For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"  Romans 3:10,23.
3. Our sin brings Judgment and Death Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned Romans 5:12 "Behold, all souls are Mine; The soul of the father As well as the soul of the son is Mine; The soul who sins shall die. Ezekiel 18:4 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,  Romans 3:23
4. Jesus Christ came to pay for our sins "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 5. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:5-6
5. Those who receive Jesus are forgiven of sin For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 6:23 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word (Jesus) and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. John 5:24
6. We must choose to accept Jesus Christ "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13 How does someone accept Jesus as Savior? A simple sincere prayer, with a willing heart is all that is required. "Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner and cannot save myself. Right now I turn from my sin and accept You alone for my salvation. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus Name, Amen."

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Everything Skit by Lifehouse

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Everything: by Lifehouse


Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That's leading me
To the place where I find peace again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose...you're everything.

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Cause you're all I want, You're all I need
You're everything,everything
You're all I want your all I need
You're everything, everything.
You're all I want you're all I need.
You're everything, everything
You're all I want you're all I need, you're everything, everything.

And How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?

Would you tell me how could it be any better than this? 


This song just shows how much we need Christ and how much He truly loves us. In Him there is peace, overflowing love, and unending joy. There is nothing that can fill our soul and that can complete our life like Christ. He is life! Jesus is everything to me and He can be everything to you! He can fill that deep void in your life that nothing else has been able to fill. Accept the free gift of salvation, as well as, the true joy, love, and happiness that only Jesus can provide. All you have to do is believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again to pay the penalty for your sins, repent and turn from your sins, and follow Him in obedience. Make Jesus your Savior TODAY!!!


"for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'"- Romans 10:13. 


"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Are You Empty?

Are you empty? Is something missing in your life but you’re not quite sure what? Have you tried filling your life with things from people to parties without finding the right match? Have you searched high and low for purpose, meaning, and value? If that is the case I am glad you stumbled across this blog because I have the answer. The answer is Jesus Christ! He is the atoning sacrifice from God above that will cover all your sins and make you white as snow. Can you imagine…a free gift that erases anything you have ever done wrong? Well, you don’t have to imagine because it is the beauty of the love of Christ, it is reality. Jesus loved us so much that He willingly died for us on a cross. He took the nails through His hands, the nails though His feet, the sword in His side, and the crown of thorns on His head for us. He took excruciating pain and death in order to give us salvation and life. But it doesn’t end there He rose again, defeating death and sin. That cross, His death and resurrection became our bridge, our atoning sacrifice, to a just and righteous God. He is our mediator, our Savior, and our guide. His Word, the Bible, is the way in which you can get to know Him. In Christ you will find your purpose and meaning, to obey and serve Him in all you say in do. Open that gift that Jesus has laid at your feet! Accept Him into your heart and your life. Fill that hole in your life, fulfill your purpose in Christ, and follow Him.

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You MUST GET WRITTEN PERMISSION to reprint or republish any of this material.