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There's a lot in life that gets our attention, but ultimately, only one thing matters. Don't get distracted by what doesn't. 1 Thing Matters will help you focus on what matters most for this life, and the better life to come.
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Apologizing Isn’t Repentance (Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32) (opens the original)
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It might be expected for someone to look sorry when they are caught doing something wrong. You might even see tears and hear words of apology. But you might not be surprised if the shock of being caught wears off and so does the intensity of the repentance. Real repentance looks different. God doesn’t want us to simply go through religious motions like some sort of show. God’s desire is that our repentance would demonstrate sincere sorrow over sin. It might be unexpected, but God wants us to see
“Grace Is for… Them, Too” (Jonah 3:10-4:11) (opens the original)
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It has been said that we tend to judge ourselves by our intentions, while judging others by their actions. So in my mind, while that driver deserved to get pulled over, my ticket was unwarranted because I was actually doing the right thing by not putting other drivers at risk and keeping up with the flow of traffic. Maybe this helps to explain why we struggle with how God dispenses his grace. Surely we, with our good intentions and all, deserve it. But others? Look at how they live! Is grace rea
Forgiveness Is for Me (Matthew 18:21-35) (opens the original)
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Forgiveness does not come naturally to human beings. It is expected that humans will defend themselves, lash out when attacked, hold grudges, and bite back. So, when human beings hear that they are forgiven, they may even be suspicious or skeptical. Jesus tells a parable that contrasts the forgiveness of God with our own unforgiving sinful nature. God forgives our huge debt. Who can comprehend such unexpected mercy? Certainly not unmerciful servants, who refuse to forgive small debts. Have mercy
I Am My Brother’s Keeper (Ezekiel 33:7-11) (opens the original)
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When danger strikes, most people instinctively move away from it. Fire, violence, accidents, and disasters trigger a natural desire to find protection and safety. Yet first responders do the opposite. Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics run toward the very scenes others are fleeing. They enter burning buildings, approach violent situations, and kneel beside the injured in chaotic moments. This response is unexpected because it goes against basic human instinct. Today God calls us to be
We Bear the Cross before We Wear the Crown (Romans 8:18-25) (opens the original)
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Some teach that if a person follows God, God responds by granting worldly prosperity and peace. However, the Bible explains that if we are part of the Church of God, we will have to bear crosses. Believers suffer in this world, sometimes just because they are believers. Why bother? We carry our crosses in gratitude for Jesus carrying his cross, the one far too heavy for us because it was weighted down with our sin. We carry our crosses because we know that in those moments of struggle, we are fo
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