In this last segment i begin to tell about the goodness of God and his kindness. I knew without a shadow of a doubt his grace was on me.

In this episode James explores the passage tells us that Jesus Christ has "passed through the heavens"—in other words, He has been exalted as God's Son. The next verses describe His work among us when He became Man. We read that we do not have a high priest who is "unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." This means that we do not have a Savior who, being God's Son, can't understand what it means to be tempted as we humans constantly are. Christ fully shared human testing and temptation. But because He did not succumb, He is strong enough to save us, while still understanding our weakness. As God's Son, He has opened the way to the Kingdom. Therefore we can "approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

So He gives us an immense gift and privilege. We can approach God's "throne"—His very presence—with boldness, and not be struck dead for our presumption. We can receive grace, mercy, and help.

With such gifts and assurances, who wouldn't want to be a Christian? But Mark 8:34-9:1 reminds us that it is no easy task. Jesus calls the crowd as well as the disciples to hear His words, so we know they are meant for everyone: "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

James Cruz tells his story of the day that he was released from prison and came home to a shocking surprise! Over time he began to wonder why the letters from her slowly but surely stop coming in. The woman whom he had married right before he was sent to prison ended up having  family!...What should he do?...should stay with her should he leave? Find out what happens on Judgement to Justified Podcast!

How i learned Gods grace and mercy through Judgement.

The beginning of my journey and How God held on to me in the mist of my troubles.

The fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom.

Listen to the story of James Cruz as he shares his testimony of God's Gift of love and favor while serving 7 year sentences for the State Department of Corrections. He explains the trials and tribulations yet connects a compelling comparison with the biblical story of Joseph whom was sold into slavery then placed in prison. While in prison, provided him the opportunity to become an Advisor to the King of Egypt. Listen to this compelling story...