Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
I was raised in Northern Virginia but went to college in North Carolina. I had a heavy foot when driving home from school and this resulted in speeding tickets! I got so many that the state of North Carolina sent me a letter informing me my NC driver’s license had been revoked! However, I didn’t... Continue Reading →
Psalm 51 is, "Suitable for the loneliness of individual penitence, this matchless Psalm is equally well adapted for an assembly of the poor in spirit." - Charles H. Spurgeon "Wash me throughly. It is not enough to blot out the sin; his person is defiled, and he fain would be purified. He would have God himself... Continue Reading →
I am covered. Even when I feel exposed and in danger I am covered. Where we dwell/live/abide is a choice. I can choose to dwell in the things of God or not. Those who choose to live in God's ways inhabit a mighty fortress! I'm covered and I'm protected. I need not worry. God is... Continue Reading →
I remember the first time I confessed. I realized I was born into sin and I was separated from God the minute I chose my own way. We call this original sin. Who knows at what moment I first chose myself over God? Probably as a toddler not willing to share my toys or hollering... Continue Reading →
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,”. Acts 3:19 ESV Forgiveness and repentance go hand in hand. There's no use asking forgiveness for something I'm already plotting to do again. I will not become free of it. Repentance is the turning away from sin, committing to live a different way,... Continue Reading →
Trespasses, our sins, this is what separates us from God and others. This is a difficult one to swallow. This verse is located in the context of what we call The Lord’s Prayer. It’s also found in Luke 11. Luke 11 has a slightly different tone to it: “and forgive us our sins, for we... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 