With true and heartfelt repentance, God promises restoration. The Bible says, “He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.” Read Joel 2:13b (NIV).  Listen to this, “Repentance is more than just sorrow for the past; repentance is a change of mind and heart, a new life of denying self and serving the Savior as King in self’s place.”  J. I. Packer. Continue reading “Back to basics: Return to the Lord – Part 5” →