Posts concerning the nature of God, his characteristics and attributes, his promises. Also includes posts concerning our identity as his children because as both seekers and believers seek/pursue a real relationship with the living God, it is in Him alone that we find our identity too.
In many cultures, there is an exchange of gifts between a man and a woman who love each other and plan to marry. These gifts serve as a promise and guarantee of commitment to one another. When you and I believe and receive Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we receive a gift …the gift […]
When we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, a transformation occurs. The Bible says that we become a new creation. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, it tells us “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.” God makes us come alive in a new way,
Written by Abby Lively Dear Friend, I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling physically, mentally, spiritually, or even all the above. I understand this can be such an exhausting and debilitating life when suffering from pain. However, when we experience pain, it is a chance for us to grow stronger. I have
The cross is more than a symbol of Christianity. It is a powerful reminder of the price that Jesus paid for our freedom. His death on the cross redeemed us from the power of death and destruction and paid for us to have eternal life with God. When Adam and Eve sinned against God, it
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer You are to help them until the Lord gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land the Lord your God is giving them. Joshua 1:13-15 Jesus is our identity-maker. Without Him we are limited in our understanding of the
Written by Kat W. “God is love.” (1 John 4:8) This week God has been showing me and reminding me of His love, and not only His love for me, but His love for everyone, including YOU! The Bible says God is love. It doesn’t say God has love; it says God is love. Love is His
Written by Kat W. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.” -John 15:4 Encouragement of this week: ABIDE IN GOD! Why? Because apart from Christ you can do nothing! You must abide in
Written by Kat W. “How do you see God? The way you see, understand, and know God is so important. Your prayers, relationships, identity, faith, everything flows from who God is to you. It’s easy to put God in a box, to put limits on Him subconsciously. You may only be bringing God into your
For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 People are often glorified when they carry fame, power, and extraordinary talents. If not born into it, hard work and sacrifice is usually the price they
Written by Kat W. As I was praying, the Lord reminded me of the uniqueness of mankind. There is nothing like us on this earth. You were created in God’s image. The Creator of the whole universe created you in His very image, His likeness. Having the “image” or “likeness” of God means that you
Do you realize your identity in Christ and what God has made you to be? You are the new temple; God’s Presence lives inside of you. You have direct access to God all of the time because of what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross. The Bible says that when Jesus died on the
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man; But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. – Psalm 147:10–11 It doesn’t take much to make God happy. We are his