Peace In Aiken

Focusing on the future doesn't always seem healthy. We find ourselves bypassing the important things happening now. But when it comes to looking forward to our heavenly home, God wants us to focus on the future! He wants us to see the trials and sins of today as temporary. On this All Saints' Day, we don't pity those who are at rest with Jesus. We envy them!

On this Reformation Sunday, we see the importance of staying steadfast in the truth that has been passed on to us. We are saved by grace through faith alone. This is the greatest gift our God has given to us.

We owe something to God. We owe something to our government. The question is this: what do we owe to each?

I am not worthy of heaven. This isn't us being unnecessarily self-effacing. This is honesty. Yet, the king invites the unworthy. He is a God of invitation and makes us servants who love to invite!

Repentance is not one time, one day, one moment. Repentance is lifelong. We reflect, we repent, and that repentance and forgiveness leads us to live differently.

Forgiveness is for me. It's a truth that's worth internalizing daily. It's a truth that we are reminded of weekly in church. And since forgiveness is for me, forgiveness is for others.

Does God actually hold us responsible for the unbelief of people around us? I think that's the wrong question. Maybe the better question is this: how has God called me to be a watchman in the lives of those around me? It's not an easy calling, but know this: your Savior's heart and the courage given to you by the Holy Spirit goes with you!

How do we know Romans 8:28 is true? How do we know that God is actually doing everything for our good? Verses 29-39 give us the answer!

Our God gave us a purpose as he provided us with everything we need for this life. It was to be like him. He is a generous God... and he has generous children!

Wisdom comes from faith. Without faith, we could receive blessing after blessing from God, and it wouldn't matter. We would always want, need, and demand more. Instead, the spiritual wisdom we receive by faith tells us that our God is enough.