Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Christian Perspective on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2018 by theheartseeker

Considering the day, I thought I would take a pause from our “Were vs. Are” Series to offer some thoughts on a day that is quite controversial in Christian circles… October 31 I have a friend who, many years ago, … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are; pt. 6 – Whole

Posted on October 30, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 30 “…By His wounds you are healed.” (1Peter 2:24) We were once broken. Shattered. Twisted. Beaten down. Now we are healed. Whole. The very essence of healing, in the Scriptures, is a return to wholeness. Sickness. Disease. Mental illness. … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are; pt. 5 – Holy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 29 “For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.” (Ephesians 1:4) There are two prominent thoughts expressed in this verse… One) God chose us to be His before … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are; pt. 4 – Righteousness of God

Posted on October 26, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 26 “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21) Scripturally speaking, our salvation is a package deal. Included in the … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are, pt. 3 – God’s Workmanship

Posted on October 25, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 25 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Eph. 2:10) Christians are meant to be the display of the power and magnificence of God’s handiwork. We are, literally, God’s “masterpiece” (as some translations have … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are; pt. 2 – Alive with Christ

Posted on October 24, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 24 “But God… made us alive together with Christ…” (Ephesians 2:5) Scripture tells us that we WERE all “dead” in our trespasses and sins. Each and every one of us. Separated from God (and His life) as our natural … Continue reading →

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Who & What – Were vs. Are

Posted on October 23, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 23 “You were dead in your trespasses and sins…” (Ephesians 2:1) The Christian experience is a life of contrasts – deep, unmistakable contrasts. Notice the finality. The completeness. The stark reality of change. You were (something)… but now, instantaneously … Continue reading →

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Who We Are and What We Have

Posted on October 22, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 22 “(God) has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” (Ephesians 1:3) As Christians, the greatest struggle we all face is two-fold: knowing, and living by, who we ARE and what we HAVE in Jesus. Many Christians are … Continue reading →

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Belief and Faith; pt. 8 – God’s Objective

Posted on October 19, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 19 “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” (1 John 2:6) I have been doing a lot of “soul-searching” lately. Maybe it’s because, as I approach the “autumn” of my life, I find myself longing … Continue reading →

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Belief and Faith; pt. 7 – Be Transformed

Posted on October 18, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 18 “…be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2) God is a God of instantaneous action. Of effective work. Of completed action. That’s what Jesus came to show us. His miracles were not partial miracles, or gradual … Continue reading →

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