“I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.” (1 John 2:12 NLT) Our lives should be lived differently after our sins have been forgiven. The main difference should be our allegiance to Jesus should drastically alter our view of sin and its negative effects on ourContinue reading “How Are You Different?”
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Why We Change
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 4:21 NLT) There are many avenues of incentive when it comes to change for a human being. Some come naturally as the result of aging,Continue reading “Why We Change”
Mistakes
“Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” (Proverbs 19:2-3 NLT) We can get very excited about things that have no eternal value. We can expend energy and waste seasons of our lives pursuing hobbies and activities that mayContinue reading “Mistakes”
Are They True?
“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – trulyContinue reading “Are They True?”
Changing Behavior
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) From the moment we begin our journey with Jesus we are a work in progress, and that progress will last until we drawContinue reading “Changing Behavior”
Hope for Change
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Weakness isn’t something we work for, it’s a by-product of inactivity. No one crawls out of bed in the morning and says: “Hey,Continue reading “Hope for Change”
What’s Motivating Your Change?
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Repentance literally means: “a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of somethingContinue reading “What’s Motivating Your Change?”
Are You Longing for What’s in the Past?
“Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now!” (Isaiah 43:18-19 GNT) When going through a trying season it’s not unusual for us, even as a believer, to recall a periodContinue reading “Are You Longing for What’s in the Past?”
Lies We Believe
“Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. (1 Timothy 4:2 NLT) What lies do you believe about yourself that are keeping you from being all the Lord desires you to become? Things like: “I’m not good enough” orContinue reading “Lies We Believe”
Are You Willing to Change?
“He who is the Glory of Israel will not lie, nor will he change his mind, for he is not human that he should change his mind!” (1 Samuel 15:29 NLT) On some levels it seems odd that our unchanging God created us, not only with the capacity to change, but with the necessity ofContinue reading “Are You Willing to Change?”
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