Live for the glory of God
When we think of success, we often think of a great career with a good paycheck that allows us to buy a big house and a new car; and provides us with a good retirement. Perhaps it means that we become well-known, maybe even a celebrity. And while these things are not things Christians should […]
If you’re reading this, you’re likely suspecting that you’re facing a spiritual battle in your life right now. Perhaps you’re facing a huge crisis in your life and don’t even realize just how spiritual it is. That is where I was just two days ago. A battle that I thought I had won the victory […]
I believe most of our struggles as Christians stem from a misplaced identity. When we are not secure in our identity in Christ, when deep inside we have to build up our own identity, maintain our own reputation, or excuse our behavior on our culture, ethnicity, or upbringing, then we will fulfill the works of the […]
I know a thing or two about failure. If I could go back in time, there are a lot of things in my past that I’d do differently. There are a lot decisions I’d change. We can all look back at our past and make a list of things we wish we’d done differently. Hindsight […]
The book of Ephesians is rich with verses that describe our relationship with Christ and how that plays out in our interpersonal relationships. Paul starts by describing how Christ’s sacrifice reconciled us to the Father and how that lays the foundation for our new identity in Him. He goes on to describe the power of grace […]
I grew up in a very healthy home environment. I never once questioned my parents love for me and I felt very safe in talking with them about anything that was going through. Which is what makes my story somewhat atypical. You see, I’ve lived with a broken area of my life that God has […]
So many adult Christians struggle with their identity in Christ. While they have been saved and adopted into the family of God, they still live under the weight of guilt and condemnation. They continue to identify with their old life and with their earthly identity; excusing their temper on their Irish ancestry or their battle […]
We’ve all heard the accusation, “They don’t act like a Christian!” Perhaps we’ve aimed it someone, or perhaps it’s been aimed at us. But what does it mean? What people define Christian behavior to be is as varied as the human race; everyone has their own idea of what it means to act like a […]
I admit that until a year ago I hadn’t ever heard of Rachel Hollis. I first heard of her when book reviews of Girl, Go Wash Your Face began filling up my Facebook timeline. When I realized that this was the book everyone was reading, I read some of the reviews and decided that it […]
You know what the Bible has to say about our identity in Christ and how to leave your past behind you to walk in freedom. You can meditate on Bible verses that speak about your identity in Christ and learn how the book of Ephesians can help us build that identity in our hearts. You can even looked at […]
