The old self was crucified with Christ, but as believers we have to do our part in putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which means we must practice what God has already made us to be.
Read MoreWe are not supposed to recognize Christians for who they were before Christ, but for who they now are in Christ. That is why the Bible does not identify believers as sinners, but instead they are identified as saints.
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 MoreFailure is taking the path of least resistance. Success is taking the road less traveled, but it’s the only one that leads to success.
Read MoreIt is hard to relate to people you can’t trust or count on when needed, but you can count on God because He is eternally consistent and faithful.
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 MoreWhen asked about Easter, the average American thinks about eggs, candy, bunnies, and decorations. Although there is nothing wrong with such traditions, sometimes we may miss the main point of the celebration. Easter is far more important than we realize.
Read MoreThis Easter, let us say with John, “Look, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of world!”
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 MoreThe shame of sin can trigger the flight, fight, and freeze response, but when we practice dwelling in awe and wonder of the grace of the Lord Jesus, we won’t be in fear of or enslaved by anything or anyone else!
Read MoreThe greatest tension in the New Testament is between the indicative (what God has already done and what is already true about us) and the imperative (what remains to be done as we respond to God by faith and obedience in the power of the Holy Spirit).
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 MoreGod is not the source of irrational fears, so what or who is? The first step to overcoming our fears is to analyze them.
Read MoreWhat is a phobia? Why do we have them? Is it possible to overcome and defeat them? Join Dr. Neil T. Anderson as he shares some of God's amazing truths for freedom from fear!
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 MoreHelplessness is a primary symptom of depression, and often it is learned. But helplessness can be overcome when we turn to the Lord!
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