In Christ Yesterday at church, we as a congregation spent some time reciting the following. This is a declaration on the reality of things we have in Christ. The only thing we need to do, is make it our own. In Christ… I am reconciled with God (2 Cor 5:19) In Christ… there is no condemnation (Rom 8:1) In...

Faith Last night I had a humbling experience. During the course of yesterday I developed a serious stomach cramp and ache. I cannot figure out why this happened, but a few hours before leaving for church to do sound check (for worship) I was lying on the ground in a small curled up ball. When we arrived at...

Be Responsible I have been asked this question a couple of time before, that if through God’s grace our sins are hidden from view, why we just don’t carry on sinning, or whether we can just carry on sinning. The thing is, that when you come into Christ you don’t want to sin any more.  You want to live a...

Unconditional Love What a fail from me this morning. I let my temper get the better of me and I screamed at my baby girl because she couldn’t sleep due to cutting teeth. I was so tired I didn’t know what to due, and lost it. My temper is something that I have been working hard at to keep under control, as it can get the...

The Relationship 1 John 4:13-16 This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He’s given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that...

Maturity So, carrying on from yesterdays post of Christ in me, I read another scripture that was shared with us during the service on Sunday morning. Colossians 1:26-29 (The Message) This mystery has been kept in the dark for a long time, but now it’s out in the open. God wanted everyone, not just Jews, to...

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Intimior, Intimo Meo More intimate to me than my most intimate – St. Augustine This was the topic of teaching yesterday morning at church. This has been my thoughts for the last 24 hours. Do I let God get closer to me, than I am to myself? Or do I still hold out on this one little piece of myself that I want to control,...

Until the whole world hears… Last week saw two new CD’s crossing my path. I have been eagerly anticipating the new Casting Crowns album. I spent the weekend listen to this on almost a constant repeat. The lyrics and vocal arrangements provides a familiar warmth and listen to Mark and the guys is like visiting with an old friend. The...

The Noticer The Noticer by Andy Andrews is page-turning book on perspective. Young Andy meets Jones, an old, homeless man that has a gift of noticing certain aspects of people’s life and assisting them to gain perspective.  The chapters each share how Jones assist various people with gaining perspective on various...