Yokefellowship Prison Ministry (Lehigh Valley)

Tag: Forgiveness

  • Putting Sin to Death

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    “David defeated Goliath, but lost to Bathsheba. Our real giants are the sinful desires that we have yet to kill.” – Anonymous The life of David stands as a sobering testament to the dual realities of divine enablement and human frailty. By God’s power, David struck down Goliath, a nine-foot Philistine, with nothing more than…

  • A Beautiful Thing

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    Sometimes, the things we do for Christ may seem insignificant to others. Perhaps it’s a quiet act of service, a prayer in secret, or a sacrifice no one else could possibly understand… (Continue Reading)

  • An Awesome, Humbling Business Indeed…

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    It’s sobering to think that while I can choose the image I wish to portray before others – hiding my fears, failures, and even my motives, I can hide nothing from God. He knows me, fully. Every thought, every desire, every plan. The good, the bad, the shameful. I might fool others, and even myself…

  • The Danger of a Heart Unchecked

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    Yet, despite all these experiences, Judas chose to betray Jesus. He exchanged the Light of the World for thirty pieces of silver and walked into the darkness of the night. How could someone so close to Jesus fall so far? (Continue Reading…)

  • Love Without Reservation

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    As I read Luke’s account of Jesus having dinner with Simon the Pharisee, there’s something beautiful revealed about Jesus within the very first three verses of the story… Continue Reading

  • Don’t Be Discouraged

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    Jesus had just healed a man who lived in nearby tombs and was tormented by demons. But as they say, no good deed goes unpunished, especially if Jesus is the One doing the miraculously good deed. CONTINUE READING…

  • Compared to Who?

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    “If we’re honest, most of us will admit that in some way or another we’re guilty of this just about every single day.” Continue Reading…

  • They Kept Coming In…

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    The time went quickly. It always does, it seems. But this group of men made us feel so blessed to be able to share the love of Christ with them in this tiny little room. Continue Reading….

  • Haman’s Hatred

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    For Haman, his hatred for Mordecai was so bitter and extreme that he immediately extended that same hatred toward Mordecai’s people. If we’re not careful, that same power and pride can produce the same response inside of us. Continue Reading…