A Perfected Love (Part II)
The most important agreement you will ever make is to stay loyal to your covenant with the Lord. Many times, the fear of the unknown or the fear of getting hurt again keeps us in bondage, preventing us from loving.
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A perfected Love (Part I)
Do you want to be a better lover of the Lord and of people? Scripture provides us with the insight to a mature and complete love.
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A Transformed Life (Part III)
The true mark of a believer isn’t found in outward appearances or religious activities—it’s revealed in the depth of their character. Transformation through Christ is not just a one-time experience but an ongoing and consistent journey of becoming more like Him. …
A Transformed Life (Part I)
God’s desire is for us to be transformed into the image and likeness of His Son, Jesus. For many of us, this is a long and sometimes painful process. However, along the way, there will be evidence of true internal change. Some of these changes will be noticeable to others through our transformed lifestyle or the way we respond to situations. Many will be evident to us personally, as we recognize we are no longer in bondage to the things that once controlled or defined us.
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A Transformed Life (Part II)
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
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
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. …
His Grace for the New Year
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! …
A Reminder for the New Year
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. …
A Time to Reflect and Refocus
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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