Tag: Christian journey
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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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Cut to the Heart: When Hearing Becomes Obedience
There’s a moment when hearing turns into conviction. When the Word doesn’t just speak, it cuts to the heart. That’s where faith begins and obedience is born. Faith Begins with Hearing There is a difference between hearing words and being changed by truth. You can listen to sermons, sing songs, and memorize verses, but until Read more
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Love That Conquers: The Victory of the Cross
I’ve got to admit, I’ve heard the phrase “the power of the cross” so many times, sometimes it’s hard to truly feel it, right? You hear it when assembling with believers, you see it on bumper stickers, and you pass it in the hymnal book. It’s one of those things we just kind of nod Read more
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Mounting Up with Wings: The Reward of Faith That Waits
I’ve been reflecting on waiting lately. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) tells us, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Now, I don’t know about you, but that verse is powerful. But, Read more
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Choosing Love, Rejecting Fear: The Eternal Power of Your Choices
There’s something about choices that sticks with me. It’s not the everyday decisions. It’s not even the ones we make in the grocery store or deciding what’s for dinner. Nah, it’s the ones that really matter, the ones that stretch across eternity. We all make choices every day, but some decisions, whether small or grand, Read more
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Choosing the Way of Love Over Fear
I’ve been thinking about fear lately. What came to mind, initially was the popular phrase love over fear. Then I began to really think about it, cause what does that even mean? Fear is gripping. The fear you experience before a job interview or if you have to speak in front of a crowd. As 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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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