Scripture - But you are not like that, for you have been chosen by God himself—you are priests of the King, you are holy and pure, you are God’s very own—all this so that you may show to others how God called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were less than... Continue Reading →
Not Completed
Scripture - And now you have become living building-stones for God’s use in building his house. What’s more, you are his holy priests; so come to him—you who are acceptable to him because of Jesus Christ—and offer to God those things that please him. 1 Peter 2:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - God... Continue Reading →
Imperfect Christian
We all fit into this category of Imperfect Christians, but for some the imperfections seem larger than others. Not that I'm comparing, but the truth is most of my sin came after I was saved. It's a fact I'm not proud of, but one I think others can relate to themselves. It's something I have... Continue Reading →
The Gem comes after
Scripture - For you have a new life. It was not passed on to you from your parents, for the life they gave you will fade away. This new one will last forever, for it comes from Christ, God’s ever-living Message to men. 1 Peter 1:23 Thoughts about what this Scripture Means - I have... Continue Reading →
Stay at the Throne
Scripture - So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need. Hebrews 4:16 Thoughts about what Scripture Means - I have the right to come boldly before the throne of God to find mercy... Continue Reading →
NOW
Scripture - Therefore, dear brothers whom God has set apart for himself—you who are chosen for heaven—I want you to think now about this Jesus who is God’s Messenger and the High Priest of our faith. Hebrews 3:1 Thoughts about what scripture means - Because of Jesus, I am set apart for God chosen for... Continue Reading →
Old Things
Last week in a discussion with family, I was faced with the stark reality of the person I used to be. My mind was flooded with memories, but most details were gone. I realized how much of my life I have truly forgotten, even things I should know. Things I once knew like the back of... Continue Reading →
Holy and One
Scripture - We who have been made holy by Jesus, now have the same Father he has. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call us his brothers. Hebrews 2:11 Thoughts about what this Scripture means - Because I am holy and am one with Jesus, He is not ashamed to call me sister.... Continue Reading →
Set Apart
Scripture - then he saved us—not because we were good enough to be saved but because of his kindness and pity—by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have been saved and set apart according to God's... Continue Reading →
Changed By or Changing
Scripture - For the Holy Spirit, God’s gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. 2 Timothy 1:7 Thought about what this scripture means - I have been given a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. Application to... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 