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Grace

When It Seems Impossible to Forgive

By Le Ann Trees / February 21, 2025

Even when we’re confident that we have truly forgiven someone, feelings of rejection, pain, and anger can resurface unexpectedly. Do we need to forgive again or somehow do a better job of forgiving? What should we do when we struggle to forgive?

What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?

By R. Scott Clark / January 14, 2025

Some people think Jesus was calling the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to sell all his possessions in order to receive eternal life. Is this what Jesus is saying?

12 Books I Wish I Had Read as a New Christian

By Le Ann Trees / January 1, 2025

After attending a wonderful seminary later in life and reflecting back on my early years as a believer, here are 12 books I wish I had read as a new Christian to help me grow in my faith.

Peace with God, Deliverance from Shame: The Gospel of Luke Chapter 1

By Le Ann Trees / December 3, 2024

In the book of Luke, we find shame in the very first chapter. Yet, God was working a solution to take away not only the reproach of Elizabeth and Israel but ours as well.

Christian Basics: What Are the Five “Alones” and Why Do You Need to Know Them?

By Psyche Joy Lee / October 30, 2024

Tomorrow, October 31st, is Reformation Day! What are the five “alones” (five “solas” in Latin) of Protestant Christianity, how did these five basic Christian beliefs originate, and what do they mean?

3 Kinds of Grace We All Need

By Le Ann Trees / October 8, 2024

Grace is receiving good things we didn’t earn and not receiving punishment we did earn. Here are three kinds of grace we all need.

8 Godly Men of the Bible Who Still Needed a Savior

By Le Ann Trees / September 23, 2024

No matter how godly any of us are in this life, we all fall short of keeping God’s law perfectly. Here are eight godly men of the Bible who still needed a Savior—Jesus Christ our Lord.

10 Words Every Christian Should Know (and Be Able to Explain)

By BCL / August 9, 2024

Here are 10 words every Christian should know—and be able to explain—in order to “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15).

Repeated Sinning and the Hope of Forgiveness

By Nick Batzig / July 25, 2024

Many who have trusted in Christ struggle deeply in their consciences over their post-conversion sins. How can a true believer commit a particular sin—sometimes repeatedly—after he or she comes to Christ?