January 2011
8 posts
LOVE
Oh how I never knew what love was until He showed me what it literally is. The love I use to search within the realm of all my relationships surrounding me kept me unsatisfied and looking for more than I was given. Ever since He swept me off my feet with His love I am able to experience the greatest love of all. Now I am able to spread this love He has graciously shown me to the ones surrounding...
“But to be a Christian while not letting the Bible do all things it’s...”
– N.T. Wright
Blinders slowly coming OFF.
Once upon of time when my life consist of nothing but self-center thoughts, motives, & actions. Amazingly being a Christian open my eyes to a realm of great values and beliefs that is helping me be molded to my morals that He has created me to be. What more beauty is it than being able to envision what His heart is pleased with and for my heart to be transformed with a heart desiring His...
Transformation
Throughout our life, God is transforming us to be increasingly like Jesus—His Spirit residing within helps us to combat sin and teaches us how to live. This process, called sanctification, is a journey that will last until we are called home to heaven.
While salvation is a one-time event, sanctification is a life-long adventure. And though the Lord sees believers as righteous, we still...
“The Spirit is the strange, personal presence of the living God himself, leading,...”
– N.T. Wright
“We miss the opportunity of heaven because we dwell on what heaven is like. I...”
– Dr. T-Byrd
Embrace
Always wearing my seat belt to embrace what life gives me. My seat belt is Jesus. Is He yours?
Starting the new year w HOPE because my GOd is an...
Believers have a hope that anchors their souls. Our relationship with Jesus Christ brings us close to the throne of heaven, where we can cast all our burdens before an omnipotent God. Moreover, we can cling to Him through whatever trials are facing us. Because of the Lord’s great love, He provides strength for weary bodies, peace for anxious minds, and comfort for grieving hearts. In short,...