Scripture - Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Ephesians 2:19 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I am a fellow citizen with the rest of... Continue Reading →
The Household
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
Direct Access
Scripture - Now all of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, may come to God the Father with the Holy Spirit’s help because of what Christ has done for us. Ephesian 2:18 Thoughts about what this scripture means - I have direct access to God, through Holy Spirit. Application to my life - I don't need... Continue Reading →
Scripture - “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 Thoughts about what this scripture means - The blessings of God are given to me. I can have great peace in my heart and mind. Application to my life - A troubled mind is a... Continue Reading →
His Heir
Scripture - And because we are his sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, so now we can rightly speak of God as our dear Father. Now we are no longer slaves but God’s own sons. And since we are his sons, everything he has belongs to us, for that is... Continue Reading →
My weakness
In the social work profession, I am trained in strengths perspective. This perspective is about focusing on the strengths and abilities rather than deficits. I can typically find strengths in the most difficult of circumstances. Most people have a hard time seeing their strengths. However, they can tell you in great length their faults. Most... Continue Reading →
Seed of Abraham
Scripture - And now that we are Christ’s we are the true descendants of Abraham, and all of God’s promises to him belong to us. Galatians 3:29 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I am Abraham's seed, and heir of the promise Application to my life - I know that the next focus of my... Continue Reading →
One in Christ
Scripture - For now we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and we who have been baptized into union with Christ are enveloped by him. We are no longer Jews or Greeks or slaves or free men or even merely men or women, but we are all the same—we are Christians; we are... Continue Reading →
Christ in Me
Scripture - I have been crucified with Christ: and I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the real life I now have within this body is a result of my trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Thoughts about what Scripture means... Continue Reading →
My Weaknesses
Scripture - Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite happy about “the thorn,” and about insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong—the less I have, the more I depend on him. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Thoughts about what Scripture means - I have... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 