Posts with the tag “perfect”
A Heart of Repentance
by Curt Dodd on May 14th, 2025
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9) As a follower of Jesus, there are many ways you can sense the Holy Spirit. One of those ways is when you are convicted of your sins. The moment you gave your life to Christ, He forgave al... Read More
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Seek God First
by Curt Dodd on May 1st, 2025
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) In God’s perfect timing, He will use every detail of your life for His Glory. Anything you have gone through, God can use. You can say, “I'm so broken. I'm so ruined. I'm so damaged.” That doesn’t mean God can’t redeem you. Do you feel like damaged goods? Is there something you ... Read More
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Trust His Heart
by Curt Dodd on January 19th, 2025
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. – Provers 3:5-6I love Babbie Mason’s song. These words reveal some great insight:"So when you don't understandWhen you don't see His planWhen you can't trace His handTrust His heart."Maybe you’re in a season where you can't trace God's hand, and you’re... Read More
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Praying In The Waiting
by Curt Dodd on December 16th, 2024
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! – Psalm 27:14Sometimes, we don’t learn how to pray until we learn how to wait. Waiting has a way of stripping us of control and forcing us to depend fully on God. It’s not easy, and it often feels uncomfortable. But it’s in the waiting that God shapes our faith and prepares us for His perfect answer.Isaac knew this k... Read More
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Wait On God’s Provision
by Curt Dodd on December 15th, 2024
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19When life feels uncertain, and you’re not sure how God will come through, it’s natural to have questions. “God, how are You going to provide?” is a question that many of us have asked, often through tears or moments of desperation. The good news is that it’s okay to ask God questions. He inv... Read More
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Praise the Lord
by Curt Dodd on September 4th, 2024
Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. (Psalm 57:8) Â Â Whether you are a morning person or an evening person does not matter. The words that come out of our mouths every day do matter. The psalmist is calling on himself to engage with praise and we should consider doing the very same thing ourselves every day. Notice the self-talk here and in other passages of Scripture. Sure... Read More
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The Path To Forgiveness
by Curt Dodd on May 19th, 2024
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32According to the Mayo Clinic, forgiveness can lead to healthier relationships, improved mental health, less anxiety, stress, and hostility, fewer symptoms of depression, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, improved heart health, and improved self-esteem.Some of us are messed up b... Read More
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It’s Only Jesus
by Curt Dodd on May 10th, 2024
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6 Many people think that the way you get to heaven is just to go to church, be a good person, and love your brother as yourself. All of that is important, but you don't have the power to do that consistently without having a relationship with Jesus. Do you know why? Sin! We were bor... Read More
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Resisting Evil Through Prayer
by Curt Dodd on June 12th, 2023
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)I want to ask a few questions. When is it right... Read More
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Good Friday
by Curt Dodd on April 7th, 2023
So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, (John 19:16-18) We call it “Good Friday,” yet it was literally a dark day. The Gospel of Mark records that darkness fell over the whole land from noon until three o’clock. It was a dark day because an innocent man bearing the sins ... Read More
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The Power of the Cross
by Curt Dodd on April 3rd, 2023
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel -- not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:17-18)When you take seriously the work that Jesus did on the cross, it will make a difference in your life. A... Read More
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Asking out of Faith
by Curt Dodd on December 8th, 2022
Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. (Matthew 20:32-34)One of the things that separates Christianity from all other religions is that we can experience salvation by faith alone. In order to have a persona... Read More
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