Posts with the tag “transformation”

Facing Adversity with Faith
by Ed Newton on July 30th, 2024
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."- James 1:2-3   Adverse situations are an inevitable part of life. The Bible does not shy away from this truth but instead provides us with profound guidance on how to navigate these challenges with faith and resilience. God’s Word offers us wisdom, encourageme...  Read More
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Revealing Our Hearts
by Ed Newton on June 18th, 2024
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! - Psalm 139:23-24   Have you ever stopped to consider the condition of your own heart? It's easy to go through life without truly examining our innermost thoughts, desires, and motivations. But the truth is, our hearts can be deceitful, leading us astray...  Read More
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Purpose in Pain
by Ed Newton on May 15th, 2024
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - James 1:2-3   Pain is a part of life. It’s a painful truth, isn't it? Whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all experience pain in one form or another. And in those moments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, even de...  Read More
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Purpose in Pain
by Ed Newton on April 15th, 2024
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - James 1:2-3   Pain is a part of life. It’s a painful truth, isn't it? Whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all experience pain in one form or another. And in those moments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, even de...  Read More
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Boundless Forgiveness
by Ed Newton on March 9th, 2024
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9    Did you know the God you serve is a God of boundless forgiveness? 1 John 1:9 encapsulates the essence of this truth: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."  God's forgiveness is not lim...  Read More
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Avoiding Judgment
by Ed Newton on November 25th, 2023
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Matthew 7:1-2   In our journey of faith, it's essential to remember a profound truth: we are all imperfect beings, each with our unique struggles and sins. It is within this context that Jesus's words in Matthew 7:1-2 resonate deeply: "Do ...  Read More
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He Transforms OTHERS
by Ed Newton on May 28th, 2023
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  What happens when you chase after the heart of God? Transformation. First, God transforms YOU. Then, as ...  Read More
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A Diligent Death
by Jared West on October 31st, 2021
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).  If you look into a mirror, you’ll see yourself. You’ll see the exact reflection of what you physically look like. But have you ever wondered what your spirit looks like? More specifically, have you ever wondered what your spirit looks like in comparison to God’s spirit? That’s a loaded question, an...  Read More
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