So how do we need to reorient ourselves from rules to relationship with God? To change our behavior, we need to change our heart. To change our heart, we need to change our real beliefs.
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If we can’t get along with each other, it will be hard to recognize us from the culture around us. Yes, we are all broken and all different, but God’s love is working in the heart of every single believer so we can let God shine.
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Jesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.
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Are your thoughts stemming from a chemical imbalance or from a raging spiritual battle for your mind? Honesty is key in finding the answer.
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Piling on guilt and shame is detrimental to our mental health and doesn’t promote righteous living. We should be empowered by the love of God to not shame one another or ourselves; rather build each other up.
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As Christ followers, we are reminded of the powerful impact our words have on others. Being mindful of our speech is essential to reflect the love and grace that guide our faith in daily interactions.
Christian leaders are not supposed to rely on their position as the basis for their leadership. Good, Christian leadership is not position based; it is character based.
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Confession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.
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Jesus has chosen you to be his friend. “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” How incredible is that! So how do friends relate? Friends work together, share what is on their mind with one another and are willing to sacrificially give of themselves for the good of the other.
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By the grace of God we can stand before His throne with our relationship restored.
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Our role is not passive in receiving God’s protection. God requires us to be active participants in the spiritual defense that He has provided for us.
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As you navigate this Christmas season, there are a lot of things that can cause a level of anxiety, fear or dread. I urge you listen to the good news once more. It will provide peace and move you to action.
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Christmas morning is a time to remember the arrival of Jesus Christ. His birth as a baby—and later death and resurrection—opened up the way for us to experience the security and protection that come with being born of God.
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If God has accepted you, can’t you accept yourself?
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It’s very easy to get down on ourselves—especially when you fail or make a mistake. It’s easy to believe that God did not design us the way we should’ve been, or He made a mistake. But God knew exactly what He was doing when He created you.
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Knowing your identity in Christ is will change the way you live—because you cannot consistently live in a way that is inconsistent with what you believe.
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For some of us, we take courage and strength knowing that we are God’s beloved. For others of us, it seems impossible, too good to be true, and we assume it must be for someone else. Let’s try to think about why we might react in either way.
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When we believe in Christ and His grace toward us, we are adopted by God and can therefore call Him Father!
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