Shame. That painful feeling of humiliation when you’re aware of your poor performance or wrong behavior. You may feel shame because you did something morally wrong. Or maybe because you haven’t achieved success or fame to the world’s standards. It could also come from friends or family members saying you’re not acceptable. You haven’t reached … Continue reading No Shame
Tag: salvation
Full of Him
Many songs and sermons have been written saying that we need more of God. But if we’ve received Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we don’t need more of Him because God’s sinless spirit came to dwell in us the moment we were saved. It’s called being “born again” (John 3:1-21). We became a “new … Continue reading Full of Him
Despise the Shame
One evening, my daughter and I reviewed a lesson handout from one of her children’s church classes. Two of the questions were, “What are some things Christians should do that might be embarrassing?” and “How can God help us not to be ashamed of serving Him?” Sadly, we may find things in our walk with … Continue reading Despise the Shame
Church Is a Gift, Part 2
Continued from "Church Is a Gift, Part 1" Gifts Within the Gift All gifts from God contain multiple blessings within those gifts. The gift of the church does not just end with attendance on Sunday mornings; it overflows with blessings that impact our lives every day of the week! Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be … Continue reading Church Is a Gift, Part 2
Ambassadors on Assignment
As Christians, a beautiful part of our redemption is that God adopted us into His family. We are His children and citizens of Heaven. Through that adoption, He has made us heirs to His Kingdom. Our transfer from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of Light was a supernatural event that could only be … Continue reading Ambassadors on Assignment
More Than Enough
We all have needs in every area of life. A pile of bills needs extra cash to pay them off. A negative doctor’s report says we need healing. Our broken relationships need restoration. Our challenged emotions need peace. Our list of needs seems endless. Thankfully, our Abba Father has promised to provide for all of … Continue reading More Than Enough
