Tag: Biblical Truth
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THE DECEPTION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED FAITH
Performance-based faith says this: “God accepts you more when you do better.”“God is displeased when you fail.”“Your standing rises and falls with behavior.” This belief hides behind Christian language. It sounds obedient but it is far from it. It is the very lie that plagues so many every single day. At the core of this Read more
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When You Stop Talking to God
When you stop talking to God, it takes shape quietly. Without alarm bells and hidden beneath productivity. Imagine the morning arriving without drama. Light slipped through the window, soft and unannounced. Your eyes opened, trained by habit rather than hunger. Your hand reached toward the phone before your heart reached upward. The screen filled with Read more
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When Belonging Becomes a Bargain for the Soul
“You were created to belong.” This statement reaches deeper than purpose. It speaks to origin, design, and destination. When belonging becomes a bargain for the soul, destruction ensues. Belonging begins with God Himself. God did not create out of loneliness. God exists eternally in relationship. Father, Word, and Spirit act together from the beginning. Genesis Read more
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When Failure Meets Mercy: The Transformative Power of God’s Love
I’ll be the first to tell you, failure is a tough pill to swallow. We don’t like to talk about it. It’s that shame that creeps in when we’ve missed the mark, fallen short. Don’t get me started on the feeling that we’ve let God down; unh unh I don’t even want to talk about Read more
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Walking Out the Love of Christ Daily
Walking out the Love of Christ daily IS. NOT. EASY! It was one of those days, you know? When walking out the Love of Christ seems impossible! The kind where everything seems to go wrong. The morning was rushed, breakfast was skipped, and as soon as I hopped in my car and push the start Read more
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Grace Rewrites Your Identity: The Transforming Power Of The Gospel
Have you ever looked into a mirror and realized it doesn’t just show your reflection—it reveals your identity? I’m not talking about the bathroom mirror that critiques your hair or fit. I mean the spiritual mirror—the one the Holy Spirit holds up when He says, “Baby, let’s take another look. But this time, see yourself Read more
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Life or Death? How to Make the Choice That Matters Most
There’s a decision every person must make that ultimately defines their eternal fate. It’s not about what you’ve achieved, who you know, or even your beliefs about life after death. The choice that matters most comes down to one question: Will you choose life or death? Many people live their lives oblivious to the gravity Read more
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Deadly Fruit, Beautiful Leaves: The Deception Jesus Warned About
I once bought a container of fresh fruit from the grocery store—perfectly arranged, vibrant, and glistening under the fluorescent lights. The grapes were firm, the strawberries deep red, the whole thing practically begging to be eaten. But when I got home and peeled back the lid, the illusion unraveled. Hidden beneath the top layer of Read more
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Fruit of the Spirit: One Root, One Fruit, Many Expressions
The Fruit of the Spirit: Clearing Up the Confusion “Fruit of the Spirit” is one of the most quoted yet commonly misunderstood concepts in Christianity. I was browsing through my Pinterest feed and came across a graphic that stopped me in my tracks-not for a good reason. It sparked my curiosity so I clicked on Read more
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Faith That Obeys: Why Belief Isn’t Enough
The Illusion of Belief Without Obedience Faith that obeys? Yea, ok. “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” – Luke 6:46 (ESV) In today’s culture, belief often becomes a label worn lightly rather than a weight carried deeply. But Jesus’ question in Luke 6:46 exposes a truth many Read more