One of the most comforting things I can continually remind myself of is, that there is absolutely no condemnation in Christ Jesus. There is no sin too great to be forgiven. The blood shed on the cross is enough to cover us all! Isn’t that so encouraging?
People often make the mistake of assuming that when [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Grace…Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
Posted in Thoughts that go through my crowded mind, tagged Bible, burdens, chains, Christianity, college, College Life, Condemnation, deception, direction, forgiveness, God, grace, Jesus, lies, Life, love, Mark Dever, mercy, Personal, reconciliation, redemption, Religion, Repentance, scripture, Shame, sin, spirituality, struggles, Thoughts, Writing on March 30, 2009 | 3 Comments »
And Desperately Cling to the Things We Should Abandon
Posted in Life...as I know it, tagged Bible, bondage, burdens, chains, Christianity, College Life, deception, direction, dishonesty, emotional, forgiveness, friendships, God, grace, independence, inspirational, Jesus, lies, Life, love, mercy, Nooma, Personal, reconciliation, redemption, Religion, rob bell, scripture, sin, spiritual, spirituality, struggles, Thoughts, victory, William P. Young, Writing on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“People are tenacious when it comes to their imaginary independence. They hoard and hold their sickness with a firm grip. They find their identity and worth in their brokenness and guard it with every ounce of strength they have” [William P. Young].
At times, it can be so easy to cling to that which is familiar. [...]
Do You Recognize Your Need?
Posted in Life...as I know it, tagged Bible, direction, God, Jesus, Life, love, Personal, Random, redemption, Religion, scripture, sin, struggles, Thoughts, Writing on March 27, 2009 | 5 Comments »
As Christians, Jesus calls us to give him our hearts completely. There is no holding back, there are no exceptions, no lukewarmness. In fact, Jesus despises lukewarmness! “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth” [...]
We So Often Run from the Things We Need the Most
Posted in Thoughts that go through my crowded mind, tagged 6th grade, college, direction, history, Life, Personal, Random, Religion, School, struggles, Thoughts, victory, Writing on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I feel like I have been neglecting this blog and for the most part, that is completely true. Life has been so hectic lately; full of struggles but also many victories. I have this desire to change the direction of my blog. So, you can consider this a starting over point, I suppose. I have [...]
