Posts with the tag “reflect”

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." – 2 Corinthians 5:17      New Year’s Eve is often about fresh starts. We set resolutions, dream about new possibilities, and promise ourselves that next year will be better. But here’s the truth: flipping a page on the calendar doesn’t change anything. Real change doesn’t come from a date,...  Read More

"With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God." – James 3:9   When you grasp the truth that you are made in the image of God, it transforms how you see yourself. But it doesn’t stop there, it also transforms how you see everyone else. Every single person you encounter, no matter who they are or where they come from, bears the image of God, j...  Read More

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10    Have you ever found yourself stuck in a routine, going through the motions without really thinking about your purpose? It’s easy to get comfortable with the familiar and forget that God has a unique and significant purpose for each of our lives.  God...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6   Yesterday, we discussed the biblical character, Samson. Samson was a strong and imposing man, with strength unlike anyone around. The problem with Samson was, he depended on his own strength, rather than that of God. Does that soun...  Read More