What is normal? I hear Christians often defining what normal is based on how they feel, justifying attitudes that don’t line up with the biblical definition of normal. I realize that different changes in our lives can create “new normals,” circumstantially and relationally, but “true normal” stays the same. When I say “true normal,” I’m […]
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. [17] For this light momentary affliction is preparing for and in us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, [18] as we look not to the things that
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Philippians 4:13 NASB I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 AMP I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose-I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him
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John 14:6 Jesus explained, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, and I am the Life. No one comes face to face with the Father except through union with me.” In Christ, we who were far off were brought near. Through Christ, we have access in one Spirit to the Father– Ephesians 2:13, 18.
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Matthew 28:18 NASB95 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. That is a pretty amazing statement Jesus made concerning the issue of authority. He did not just say that authority had been given to him, but he said ALL authority had
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Luke 21:28 “But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Eph. 1:7; In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Col. 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of
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My true North is always Jesus, and every time I step behind the veil into the secret place, the Holy Spirit always re-orients me or deepens my orientation to Jesus. He is the Spirit of truth, and He always bears witness of Jesus – John 15:26. Jesus is the truth and the Holy Spirit guides
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Unfortunately, Christians often think of obedience as a test, and of course, obedience does test our hearts, but obedience is actually about wisdom. The old self was crucified with Christ at the Cross, and now in Union with the risen Lord, I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies. Obedience is my response,
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John 14:27 NASB95 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 16:33 NASB95 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In
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John 14:15 NASB95 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Most people interpret this verse backwards. They interpret it as Jesus saying, “Keeping my commandments as proof that you love me.” There is certainly truth in that, but I believe that Jesus is actually telling us how to cultivate a surrendered heart that
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