Posts with the category “following-jesus”

By focusing on God's love for us and our love for Him, we discover true fulfillment and joy.   Read More

The approval we seek from the world pales in comparison to the affirmation we already have in Christ.  Read More

When we understand that we already have God's approval through Christ, we can embrace a life of freedom and peace.  Read More

He told her, “If you want to run faster, then you have to move your legs at a quicker pace.” Equally as simple, we must focus on pleasing God instead of pleasing people.   Read More

As believers, we must recognize that living for people's approval can prevent us from confidently walking in God's purpose for us.   Read More

In embracing confession, forgiveness, and celebration, we tap into the fullness of God's grace, experiencing His transformative power in our lives.   Read More

These three words: CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE… for the follower of Jesus, I believe they are keys to experiencing the freedom and joy in life that may feel diminished, yet are within our grasp, if we would pause to CONFESS, FORGIVE and CELEBRATE.  Read More

The celebrating is always designed to call our attention back to the love and presence of God in our lives. So, I take a couple of minutes to consider and remember what He has done in my life, and it sets the stage for what I know He can do TODAY!  Read More

Forgiving someone is not conditioned upon the offending party seeking your forgiveness. Ever been there, “I’m not gonna forgive them unless they come to me and admit they screwed up.” First, that gives them the power over whether we experience freedom in our life, and the truth is that power isn’t theirs to wield.   Read More

This act isn't about expressing sorrow alone; it's a proactive step towards aligning our lives with God's purpose. As we confess, we experience a release from the burdens of unacknowledged sin...  Read More