Tag Archives: salvation

Identity in Christ

8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so weContinue reading “Identity in Christ”

The Power of Testimony

There are many things that I know to be true about myself. I know where I excel and the creative things that come naturally. There are other things that I know about myself – where I stumble and struggle – the move too fast, speak too fast, do too much.  I know the reality that someoneContinue reading “The Power of Testimony”

Affirmations in Christ

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2, esv The Bible tells us that as far as the east is from the west, that’s how far God removesContinue reading “Affirmations in Christ”

Soul Work

Your inner child. The part of you that’s still attached to your youthfulness. The part that carries the wounds from your early years. There are many books and resources on healing your inner child, but I think this term has been played out by pop psychology. A therapist friend suggested that a better way toContinue reading “Soul Work”

Because HE loves

We love because He first loved us. Yes, we do but what does that mean? We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19, ESV This statement is a reminder that our love is an obedience to God – to love God means to obey Him. 1 John talks about this sincere, perfected, noContinue reading “Because HE loves”

God is our Refuge

Depleted. Crushing weight. Fearful. Had enough of it all. The highest highs and the lowest lows. These were all used in conversations I had this past week with some of the dearest people I know. Some statements were specific to circumstances, some were an overall feeling. I sat in these feelings with my loved ones,Continue reading “God is our Refuge”