Will You Let Go?
on July 27th, 2024
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17   Yesterday, we explored the concept of "unblending" our core self from our wounded parts. We discovered that living a Spirit-led life means separating the new, transformed person God is making us into from the old, scarred, sinful person we once were. This process is essential f...  Read More
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Unblended
on July 26th, 2024
"But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. So then, brothers and sisters, we are obligated, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—...  Read More
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Living to Please God
on July 25th, 2024
"Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him." - Romans 8:8-9   Have you ever found yourself going through the motions of faith but feeling disconnected from its true power and purpose? Paul’s message in Romans 8:8-9 reminds us that bein...  Read More
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Transforming Your Mind
on July 24th, 2024
"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." - Romans 8:5   Have you ever considered the power of your mind in shaping your perspective and actions? In Romans 8:5, Paul highlights the stark contrast between those who live according to their woundedness and those who li...  Read More
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Breaking Free from Chaos Addiction
on July 23rd, 2024
"For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear." - Romans 8:15   Have you ever found yourself trapped in cycles of chaos and dysfunction, unable to break free from the patterns of your past? It's a startling reality that many of us face—being bound by the familiar grip of our trauma, unable to see ourselves removed from the very situations that once hurt us. In Romans 8:15, Pa...  Read More
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Finding Freedom
on July 22nd, 2024
“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God." - Romans 8:14   Have you ever felt the weight of fear pressing down on you, stealing your joy and stifling your peace? Fear has a way of paralyzing us, imprisoning us in a cycle of worry and anxiety. But I want to share with you a truth that has the power to set you free. In Romans 8:14-17, Paul reveals the incredible reality of our i...  Read More
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The Spirit-Led Life
on July 21st, 2024
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." - Galatians 5:16   Have you ever felt imprisoned by your past, trapped in patterns of behavior that seem impossible to break free from? Perhaps you've experienced moments where past memories or wounds from your journey haunt you, causing you to respond in ways you wish you could change. I understand. But there is ho...  Read More
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A Life of Purpose
on July 20th, 2024
"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   We often hear about the peace and joy that come from letting Jesus take the wheel, but there’s another important benefit: finding true purpose. Many of us struggle with a lack of direction and meaning in our lives, feeling as thoug...  Read More
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A Life of Joy
on July 19th, 2024
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." - John 15:11   When we think about the phrase "Jesus take the wheel," it brings to mind the idea of surrendering control and letting Jesus guide our lives. This surrender is not just about finding peace; it’s also about discovering the immense joy that comes from trusting God in every aspect of our lives. In Joh...  Read More
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A Life of Peace
on July 18th, 2024
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7   When we think about the phrase "Jesus take the wheel," it often brings to mind the idea of surrendering control and letting Jesus guide our lives. This surrender is not just about avoiding crises; it's about experiencing a profound peace that comes from trusting Go...  Read More
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Living a Spirit-Led Life
on July 17th, 2024
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." - Galatians 5:16   In 2005, Carrie Underwood recorded the hit song "Jesus Take the Wheel," a powerful anthem about surrender and faith. The song tells the story of a mother driving home on a snowy Christmas Eve, overwhelmed by the difficulties of her year. Distracted and driving too fast, she loses control of her ca...  Read More
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Transforming the Heart
on July 16th, 2024
"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." —Ezekiel 36:26    In our walk with Christ, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that simply doing better—changing our outward behaviors—is the ultimate goal. However, true transformation starts within our hearts and radiates outward....  Read More
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Discover the Underlying Need
on July 15th, 2024
"Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these." —Galatians 5:19-21   In our journey of faith, we often focus on modifying our behaviors, thinking that by stopping certain actions, we are healing. But this is like putting...  Read More
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Treat the Root, Not Just the Fruit
on July 14th, 2024
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." —Ephesians 2:8   When studying religious traditions, it’s easy to focus on rules and rituals as the pathway to being close with God. In Paul’s time, people believed that adhering to 613 commandments meant they were close to God. Similarly, today many think that praying a certain way, memorizing...  Read More
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Walking in the Spirit
on July 13th, 2024
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23   To truly understand what it means to walk in the Spirit, we need to first define some key terms. When we talk about the "flesh," we're referring to the parts of our personality that have been wounded by negative li...  Read More
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Surrender The Wheel
on July 12th, 2024
"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   Life presents us with countless decisions, crises, and challenges. How we handle these moments often reveals who or what is driving our lives. Sometimes, we let the wrong parts of ourselves take the wheel—rage, resentment, bitterne...  Read More
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Who's Driving Your Life?
on July 11th, 2024
"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   California is known for its high-speed car chases. Whenever they are on the news, they garner nationwide attention. Whether in movies or on television, these chases captivate us, pulling us to the edge of our seats as we watch a re...  Read More
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It Hurt Me, but it Helped Me
on July 10th, 2024
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6   We’ve spent a lot of time discussing those who betray you. Now I want you to understand something: Don’t worry about the betrayer acting like they’re better off without you. Most of that is fake anyway, but even if they are, good; that’s their jou...  Read More
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