Category Archives: Identity

Were vs. Are, pt. 7 – Light in the Lord

November 2 “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:8) Over the past two weeks we have been talking about the amazing contrast between what we were (before committing our hearts to Jesus) … Continue reading

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

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 We Are and What We Have

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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Drawn to the Light

June 21 Like most folks, we have a porch light by our front door – for guests or friends who arrive (or leave) after dark. However, this time of year, we have a bunch of unwanted guests (various flying insects!) … Continue reading

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Transformed

January 8 “…Be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2) A few days ago, we were talking about change – about making the needed changes in our lives. The skeptic, within us all, wonders if this is even … Continue reading

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Why Be a Christian?.. Who Am I?

December 27 “God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. ” (Genesis 1:27) Identity is one of the most important issues of our lives. The search … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?

December 24 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel…And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (from Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) Back in Bible times, a name … Continue reading

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Identity… Light from Darkness

November 2 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9) As we … Continue reading

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Treasured

October 31 I wanted to follow-up on yesterday’s post with another thought – something that is really essential for all of us Christians to understand. As believers in God, and in Christ Jesus, we are all called to represent God … Continue reading

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Identity… A Holy Nation; Part 2

October 28 “If anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21) At our home, we have two … Continue reading

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