What Does Belonging to Christ Mean for Us?
According to Ephesians, we as believers have access to the same power that raised Christ from the dead, and that same power at work in us is able to do abundantly above all that we can ask or think!
According to Ephesians, we as believers have access to the same power that raised Christ from the dead, and that same power at work in us is able to do abundantly above all that we can ask or think!
What freedom comes when we surrender our striving and earning so that we can live secure and confident in the extravagant, unconditional love of God!
Do you find it hard to approach God? If so, here are some words you need to read today.
Differences abound in the body of Christ, and too often, we can fail to see other Christians as fellow workers in the kingdom of God. Paul reminds us that if we belong to Christ, we are one in Him!
There is a lot of darkness in our world today, but this can be just the reminder our souls need.
As Christians, what we do matters. But if our actions are motivated by anything other than our identity in Christ and our love for him, then we're in danger of making the story about us rather than pointing back to Him.
Even Christians who know the truth can find themselves with blurry spiritual vision. While our faith is not solely dependent on us, we need to be intentional about living from intimacy with Christ, not from the ease of familiar habits or routine.
As Christians, we are promised a beautiful future, an eternity of dwelling with God. What a blessing to know that this future is not dependent upon us or our works, but rests solely on the finished work of Christ!
What a beautiful gift is the grace that convicts, brings repentance, and makes us more like Christ through the slow, steady growth of transformation!
Do you ever feel like you keep trying, but something is off? If so, here are some words of encouragement.
Faith reveals your true source of trust. Do you really take God at his word and trust him without reservation, or do you always insert yourself as the safety net?
When others see us, can they see evidence of obedience, transformation, and the beauty that comes through submission to suffering? Are we marked by the Spirit of Christ?
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With so many hot-button topics and online forums to engage with, it is far too easy to lean into harsh, bitter interactions. Galatians calls us to a better way: living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Continuing to do good may not yield immediate rewards, but the Word of God promises that, in the long run, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!
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Do you have a friend who has sinned? If so, you might be tempted to put some distance. But here is a better approach.
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Do you struggle to share your faith with others? If so, here are three steps you can take.
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What is pretty is not always real, so how can we grow in grace and see the beauty of Christ authentically bloom in our lives? Submit to the Spirit and let him produce beautiful fruit in you as you walk with him.
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It's easy to slip into a law mentality instead of living by God's promise. What a joy to know that our hearts can be molded into a posture of freedom in the Spirit.
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Even Christians who have walked with God for a long time are not immune to spiritual drift. The good news is that the Spirit who lives within us can enable us to live each day fully trusting in Christ alone.
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What does it mean to be a child of God? Paul's words in Galatians 4 provide the answer.
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Do you ever feel like social media and the news are always creating divides between you and those you love? If so, here are a few things you can do.
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Even with the best of intentions, we disappoint people, and we have all felt the sting of being let down. What a comfort to know that we serve a God who never fails and perfectly keeps his promises!
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Uncertainty and difficulties are a part of life, but like Abraham, we can place our trust in God, who is perfectly faithful and trustworthy.
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Why do Christian leaders like Philip Yancey fall so far from where they started? The Apostle Paul has some great words of wisdom.