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 →
He Won’t Take It Away
Scripture - As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed them into her home. Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked. But Martha was the jittery type and was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing.... Continue Reading →
Child of the Light
Scripture - For you are all children of the light and of the day, and do not belong to darkness and night. 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Thoughts about what the scripture means - I am a child of the light and not of darkness. Application to my life - Some days I feel like my light... Continue Reading →
Chosen
Scripture - Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others. Don’t worry about making a good impression on them, but be ready to suffer quietly and patiently. Colossians... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For in baptism you see how your old, evil nature died with him and was buried with him; and then you came up out of death with him into a new life because you trusted the Word of the mighty God who raised Christ from the dead. You were dead in sins, and... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Circumcision
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 →
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 →
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 →
Blameless
Scripture - He has done this through the death on the cross of his own human body, and now as a result Christ has brought you into the very presence of God, and you are standing there before him with nothing left against you—nothing left that he could even chide you for; Colossians 1:22 Thoughts... 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 →
Restoring Voice 