By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:17-18 Jesus calls us into holistic transformation. The ministry of Jesus lives and breathes to restore us into new beginnings, […]
What does the Bible tell us about the Glory of God? How can we describe the glory? The Glory of God is sometimes described as His manifest presence. His glory is overwhelming, containing the holiness, power and the brilliance and radiance of God. David wrote about the glory in the Psalms. Psalm 19:1 tells us
What does the Bible tell us about the blood of Jesus? What is its significance? When Jesus went to the cross to die for our sins, His blood was shed for us. There was no other way that we could be saved, except that Jesus become a perfect sacrifice for us. He bought and paid
The Bible tells us that there is no one like God. No one can compare to our God. He is love and yet He is full of power. God’s power created the whole earth. Jeremiah 10:12-13 says, “But God made the earth by His power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own
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. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever… Is. 32:17 Jesus is the stability of our times. It’s a tumultuous age where confusion and uncertainty absorb the possibility of youthful joy and much needed peace. It’s easy to keep God at an
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
By Keiko Chibana Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. – Matt. 6:33 Seeking the kingdom of God is an everyday thing. One might say, “What is the Kingdom of God?” How does one truly define it? To be honest
Written by Kat W. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Him and trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.” -Psalm 37:4-5 Are you carrying a hardened heart? God highlights how His Chosen people had hardened hearts throughout the Bible. Even Jesus’