Hello, readers! I'm excited to announce the launch of my newest book! Actually, I coauthored it with my dad, David Heider, an avid Bible teacher. He wrote sermon notes on the topic years ago, created a rough book draft, and I helped him get it completed! It was a great experience, and I'm thrilled to … Continue reading One Body Book Release!!
Tag: forgiveness
Faithful and Just
We have all sinned. Every one of us is guilty of breaking God’s laws—more than once (Romans 3:23). It all started in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve committed the first sin of disobedience (Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12). Sin entered the world and from then on everyone was born with a sinful nature. … Continue reading Faithful and Just
We’re Family
Through the centuries, the Body of Christ has not always gotten along. We know this is true because correction for the church’s poor relational behavior began in the book of Acts and continued through the book of Revelation. We Christians, though saved through the blood of Jesus, need to know how to relate. If left … Continue reading We’re Family
The Power of Love and Forgiveness
Throughout our lives, we will have many opportunities to hold hard feelings against someone. Friends, family, or strangers may slander our name, deceitfully deal with us, or even physically harm us. Our first instinct is to go on the defense and become bitter. We would love to see those people pay for what they did. … Continue reading The Power of Love and Forgiveness
Mercy at Church
Mercy is defined as not getting what you deserve. We have all needed and appreciated it at one time or another. Generally, what preceded it was something that required justice, a punishment for what we deserved. One such story is found in John 8:2-11: Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and … Continue reading Mercy at Church
A Hero Named Dalo
This photo and article clip was featured in the Voice Of The Martyrs magazine. I wonder, could most ADULT Christians be this spiritually mature when faced with hardship? Someone taught this little boy well...and he listened. “One of our brothers affected by this [Nigerian] attack with 8-year-old was Dalo. Everyone in his family was killed … Continue reading A Hero Named Dalo
Christa Madrid 