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A Transformed Life (Part II)

Leave a Comment / New Life, Obedience, Spiritual Growth, Surrender / By Karline Fischer

What are the signs of a truly transformed life? When God changes us, the evidence is often visible. We may find ourselves with a deeper hunger for His Word, a renewed desire to prioritize Him in all we do, and a heartfelt longing to see others reconciled to God and one another. These are beautiful markers of transformation. However, there can also be signs that our growth is hindered or that our transformation is incomplete. Today, I want to explore a couple of these areas and consider how we can continue moving toward the fullness of life God desires for us.
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A Mixture of Good and Evil

Leave a Comment / Good, Maturity / By Karline Fischer

Have you ever wondered why the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was considered so bad? Didn’t the tree provide the knowledge of good as well as evil? Can’t you take what is good and discard the evil? As the saying goes, “Chew the meat and spit out the bones!” The scriptures shed light on the mixture of good and evil.
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A Surrendered Life

Leave a Comment / Kingdom of God, Life, Light, Love / By Karline Fischer

The Lord has called us to holiness. The beauty of holiness is that it not only pleases the Lord, but we also in the process of holiness, we become whole. Holiness requires surrender to God’s will and His ways rather than using our will power trying to make it happen. …

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His Grace for the New Year

Leave a Comment / Good works, Goodness, Grace, Humility, Mercy / By Karline Fischer

As we embark upon another year, let Let us celebrate His goodness and mercies and embrace our role as His workmanship, living our lives to glorify Him! …

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A Reminder for the New Year

Leave a Comment / Abide, Authority, Believe, Blessings, Born again, Change, Character / By Karline Fischer

It’s good to be reminded from time to time of the basics of our walk with God: a simple devotion to Christ and a sincere love for others. Below is a passage from the book of Romans in the Message translation. …

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A Time to Reflect and Refocus

Leave a Comment / Anger, Competition, Discipleship, Uncategorized / By Karline Fischer

As we approach the start of 2025 in just a couple of days, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year and consider the year ahead. Instead of making New Year resolutions, if we focused on making the right priorities, the New Resolutions will be a natural byproduct of those priorities. Whether or not we achieve specific resolutions, we’ll still be moving in the right direction—growing and developing in ways that align with God’s purpose for us.

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King of Kings and Prince of Peace (Part IV)

Leave a Comment / Kingdom of God, Knowing God, knowledge, Knowledge of God, Obedience, Worship / By Karline Fischer

The wise men came from the East seeking to find the King. The story of Jesus’ birth is more than a Christmas story. It is a call to recognize Christ as King and align our lives with His purposes. …

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King of Kings and Prince of Peace (Part III)

Leave a Comment / Born again, Celebration, Change, Spiritual Growth / By Karline Fischer

Mary didn’t understand how Jesus could be conceived and grow within her, yet she chose to trust, accept, and receive the gift from the Lord.

In our walk with God, we often do not fully comprehend how He is working in and through us. Yet, His hands are continually shaping us, growing us, and strengthening as we walk with Him.
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King of Kings and Prince of Peace (Part II)

Leave a Comment / Character, Chosen, Holy Spirit / By Karline Fischer

The story of the angel visiting Mary in Luke 1, captures the awe-inspiring moment when Mary is told she will bear the Son of God. The angel’s words remind us that God’s plans often surpass human understanding, and His power works in ways we cannot comprehend! …

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King of Kings & Prince of Peace (Part I)

Leave a Comment / Blessings, Chosen, Salvation / By Karline Fischer

The creation of humanity was an extraordinary moment, filled with divine intention and purpose. However, the miraculous and awe-inspiring birth of Jesus holds even greater significance, as it restores and fulfills the original intent of God’s design and purpose for humanity.
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