Scripture - When you came to Christ, he set you free from your evil desires, not by a bodily operation of circumcision but by a spiritual operation, the baptism of your souls. Colossians 2:11 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I have been circumcised by Christ by the baptism of my soul. He has cut... Continue Reading →
Service needs
There are so many needs in my community. Things that spark a passion in my heart - food banks, services to children who have been abused and neglected, services to the homeless, services to single parents and women, services to children aging out of foster care, just to name a few. There are many more programs and... Continue Reading →
Complete in the Brokenness
Scripture - so you have everything when you have Christ, and you are filled with God through your union with Christ. He is the highest Ruler, with authority over every other power. Colossians 2:10 Thoughts of what Scripture means - I am complete in Christ. Application to my life - Most days I feel broken and... Continue Reading →
Rooted for Growth
Scripture - Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done. Colossians 2:7 Thoughts about what this scripture... Continue Reading →
Christ In Me
Scripture - He has kept this secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased him to tell it to those who love him and live for him, and the riches and glory of his plan are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ in your hearts is your... Continue Reading →
Completely Finished
Scripture: But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed—and we were healed! Isaiah 53:5 Thoughts about what the Scripture means: He was pierced for our rebellion crushed for our sins. Beaten so we could be whole. Whipped so we could be healed. Application to my... Continue Reading →
I Can
Scripture - for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. Philippians 4:13 Thoughts about what the Scripture means - I can fo all things through Christ who strengthens me. Application to my life - There is nothing that God will ask me... Continue Reading →
Filthy Rags
SCRIPTURE -Now we can come fearlessly right into God’s presence, assured of his glad welcome when we come with Christ and trust in him. Ephesians 3:12 THOUUGHTS ABOUT WHAT SCRIPTURE MEANS - I can approach God with freedom and confidence. APPLICATION TO MY LIFE - As I wrote out this Scripture, I immediately pictured myself... Continue Reading →
Into His Presence
I shamefully come in tattered, filthy rags, pausing at the door of His presence. I am clothed with how I see myself as I approach a perfect God. As I shyly open the door, I am met by Jesus and covered in His righteousness as I approach. That is how God sees me, clothed in... Continue Reading →
The Temple
Scripture - Don’t you realize that all of you together are the house of God, and that the Spirit of God lives among you in his house? 1 Corinthians 3:16 Thought about what Scripture means - I am the temple of God and His Holy Spirit dwells in me. Application to my Life - In... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 