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God's word for our hearts and minds
God's word for our hearts and minds The Burden of A Performance-Driven Identity In a previous article, I touched upon the profound impact of God’s grace, emphasizing how the disciplines rooted in grace facilitate our journey toward Christ-likeness. In this piece, I aim to reinforce this truth by recounting a poignant narrative that vividly illustrates the transformative potency of grace and its resulting fruit. Ultimately, I seek to culminate with a compelling call to action, urging us…
Continue ReadingAny believer hoping to grow in grace must consume the word. To be passive about the word is to deny oneself of growth; growth into the man or woman that God intends for you to be. Our desire for God cannot be of the passive kind. It must be intense and, therefore, engaging. It is the kind that consumes, not portions of the heart but, the whole heart. We need this kind of desire to dig deep, explore, and find the treasures hidden in the Word of God…
Read ArticleThe concept of a shield extends far beyond the battlefields of antiquity. Today, the idea of a shield has a plethora of examples: helmets, antivirus software, antiballistic missiles, windshields, etc. Simply put, a shield offers protection; it provides a sense of security to its users. So, a shield signifies security.
Read ArticleSomeone once told me that I have a “gift” for memorizing scripture. I don’t know if that’s true, but it does come relatively easy to me. Most people will agree that it is easier to memorize scripture than it is to obey. Over the years this has led me to ask: why is it easier to be a “hearer” but not a “doer of the word”? There are several approaches…
Continue ReadingBuilding your identity on shifting sands is risky. If I root my identity in my profession, what happens if I lose my job or I am unable to continue my career because of an unforeseen life event? Careers vanish, achievements fade, relationships change. A secure identity lies not in titles, roles, or successes, but in being a beloved child of God.
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