As scripture says, having a just a mustard seed of sincere faith in Jesus and what He did on the cross to justify us and save us from our sin, is pleasing to God. However, growing and maturing in the fruits of the spirit is not exactly the same thing as having faith. Although, faith […]
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I don’t like to think of myself as a a ‘mature Christian’ because I know there is much room for growth. Rather I see myself as a maturing Christian. I know that on this side of heaven I will never reach my full maturity because there will always be more to understand about God and
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When God speaks to the Israelites he reminds them of the miraculous God he is, by reminding them of what He has done in their past. To put it simply, one of many things He has done is: He saved them from slavery in Egypt and then split the Red Sea to help them escape
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I got into a conversation with Jared the other day about my old life and the gym. It led me to think about why the fitness lifestyle was so important to me; and so I journaled about it. I figured I’d share it here too. People usually encourage others with the question, “what’s your why?”
Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28 February 21, 2020
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The church is so much more than going to a church building. What the church really is, is each individual person. Each individual person makes up the Body of Christ. It has been amazing to think about as I’ve been meditating on Ephesians 5:29-30, which says, “For no one ever hated his own flesh, but
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I like pondering about how God led specifically and that we can see that in scripture. Many times when we share parts of our stories with other people, we will get looks of doubt that God has actually led us specifically…even from other Christians. Shortly, after the initial moment of getting that you’re-crazy-look, it’s easy
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I remember when I first started changing the type of clothes that I wore. I stopped wearing short-shorts, mini skirts, belly shirts, and skin-tight clothes. I remember thinking to myself, these clothes are just so different that I don’t feel like me in them. I didn’t like it and I felt like I was losing myself. Even though I
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