Right now, dear reader, no matter how sinful you are, Christ has the power to forgive you—and millions like you. A single word from Him can do it. He doesn't need to do anything more to win your forgiveness; all the atoning work is already done. In response to your tears, He can forgive your sins today

and make you aware of it. He can give your soul a peace with God that surpasses all understanding, a peace that comes from the complete forgiveness of all your many sins. Do you believe that? I hope you do. May you experience the power of Jesus to forgive sin right now!

Let others do what they will, but may I never boast in anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some people focus on trimming the branches of vice with their dull tools, but the gospel cuts right to the root of every tree in the entire forest

of evil. If it takes root in your heart, it uproots the briars and causes new, flourishing trees—the fir, the pine, and the box tree—to grow and beautify the house of our Master.