From Rules to Relationship

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.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 22, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 2

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.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 8, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

You are Salt and Light — Part 1

Jesus says that we are already salt and light. In context, this means that we are God’s change agents on assignment.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanAugust 1, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

Confession is Good for the Soul

Confession is a powerful spiritual tool that God has given us. The more we understand it and use it, the more powerful it becomes.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristMark EshelmanJuly 4, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

You Are a Friend of God

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.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristDan StudtJune 30, 2025Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

You Are a Friend of God

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.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristDan StudtAugust 4, 2020Friends, Friendship, Identity in Christ, John, JesusComment

The Acceptance of God

Everyone knows what it feels like to be criticized and rejected, but the acceptance of God outweighs any rejection we may every experience. His acceptance is not based on our performance but on His kindness and mercy.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonAugust 3, 2020John, Neil T. Anderson, Criticism, Rejection, Acceptance, ThoughtsComment

Thank You for Listening

Do you ever feel like saying, ‘God, did you hear what I said?’ When we feel like someone is not listening to us, it’s easy to feel like they don’t understand us. But because we are in Christ—and Christ is in us—we can be assured that the Father always hears our prayers.

Daily DevotionDan StudtJuly 27, 2020Listening, Intimacy, John, Jesus, Lazarus, PrayerComment

New Life in Christ

What Adam and Eve lost in the Fall was life, and what Jesus came to give us was life. New life in Christ—eternal and spiritual life—is given to us the moment we are born again.

Discipleship, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonApril 9, 2020Neil T. Anderson, John, Jesus, Bread of Life, Moses, Eternal Life, Salvation, Grace, New LifeComment

Continue Walking by the Spirit

How can you know if you're being led by the Spirit or the flesh? Very simple: Look at your behaviour.

Discipleship, Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonAugust 28, 2019Neil T. Anderson, John, Spiritual GrowthComment