Let’s not confuse good events with God’s good promise to bring about our best through the good and bad of life in this fallen world. Remember: in the end, God wins! And since we are in Christ, we too are on the winning side.
Read MoreAcceptance and affirmation are two of the most basic needs we all have. Those who are accepted and affirmed will voluntarily be accountable to authority figures.
Read MoreOvercoming sin begins with knowing we are free from condemnation. We have to fully believe in the accomplished work of Christ, count on His mercy and grace, and approach His throne with confidence—knowing He will help us. Don’t wallow in condemnation!
Read MoreFollowing Jesus is not a guarantee of certain aspects of safety like physical health and well-being, financial security, or relational well-being. But having a relationship with Jesus and putting his teaching into practice is the most secure place in the universe, no matter what happens in the world around us.
Read MoreAnything less than Christ will leave you feeling like something is missing because anything less than Christ fails to fulfill your deepest longings and desires. But know this: In Christ, God totally fulfills and completes you.
Read MoreWe are able to live in peace and security knowing that our acceptance was accomplished by Christ alone. There is nothing left for us to pay. We’ve been redeemed and forgiven!
Read MoreHow does having access in one Spirit to the Father guide our approach to the problems our country is facing today? When we allow Him God bring our thinking under His direction, we are brought together. When we don’t ask God to take our side but get in line behind Him, we can experience peaceful unity.
Read MoreDear Saints, you can live as holy, blessed children of our Heavenly Father because He has chosen to adopt you and bring you into His family. Praise God!
Read MoreIf you have trusted in Jesus, you are now in Christ, and He is in you by the Holy Spirit. This sets you apart from the world. You are no longer defined by your sin. Scripture calls you a saint!
Read MoreThe Lord has made you a part of the Body. He has given you value and worth and a significant part to play in His redemptive work! Let’s fulfill our role as Christ’s Body on earth by using our gifts by serve others and valuing everyone in the Body.
Read MoreWe must not get this backward even though we are free in Christ. We are instruments in the hands of a good, loving, all-powerful and all-knowing Master who provides guidance and direction for our lives. Let’s not forget Who is in charge here!
Read MoreHow can we come alongside others as they grow in sanctification? We can help them remember they’re united with Christ and one with Him in spirit.
Read MoreTake heart in knowing there is nothing in all creation that can separate you from the love of God. This brings true security!
Read MoreWe all have an innate desire to be right. We fight to prove ourselves right and true and good. While we can often see the struggle to be right in others, the question really is if we can see it in ourselves. Do you recognize the ways that you try to justify yourself?
Read MoreJesus said it is the “pure in heart” who will see God and experience fellowship with Him. Because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, who can approach Him?
Read MoreChristians all over the world are struggling with tempting, condemning and mocking thoughts. Where are those thoughts coming from? Is this just self-talk, or could we be paying attention to a deceiving spirit? To whoever or whatever we yield ourselves to, to that we will be controlled.
Read MoreJesus has chosen you as His friend. He wants to work with you to produce fruit for your good and His glory. He wants to share with you all that he has heard from the Father. And He has stood between you and our greatest enemies: sin, death and Satan.
Read MoreDo you know God’s deep love for you? In Christ, you are a beloved child of God. He doesn’t love you because of your performance or how well you obey or whether you measure up to certain standards. God loves you because you are His child through faith in Jesus Christ.
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