“Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”2 Corinthians 3:4-5 We all want to walk into a room, start a project, or face a hard conversation with our shoulders back. The question is: what’s holding us back? Worldly confidence is fleeting. It instigated you when your grades are high, your skin is clear, your bank account looks good, and people clap for you. But it demands repayment with anxiety the moment one of those fails. It’s all “you” your hustle, your image,…
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Identity is a complex issue we try so hard to navigate. I mean, we live in a time where approval is praised over authenticity. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about. The spiritual battle with identity is universal. Feelings of unworthiness, not being good enough, insecurity, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence these are all part of it. To be honest, saying it’s hard is an understatement. It’s strenuous. However, there’s one simple yet exquisite thing to ever come out of this journey called life: establishing and grounding yourself in the eyes and mindset of God. It’s a…
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When I look back at my dating life I wish it had settled in my heart how valued I am, how loved and precious I am and how I’m seen in every aspect by the One who called me by name, who created my inmost being and knit me together in my mother’s womb – Psalm 139:13. I am seen by the one who determines the number of stars in the sky and calls them by name! – Psalm 147:4 When we understand in our hearts that we’ve been made Holy by the sacrifice of Jesus (Hebrews 10:10), dating and…
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The older and wiser we get, the more burdensome this question feels, especially to the believer who has walked with Christ for a while. A child of God who holds the evidence of His love and saving grace with testimonies that would make even iron bloom and the scent of spring permeate even the most arid of lands. The guilt and shame one often carries in their heart while feeling the need to maintain an outward appearance of righteous living is one of the most dangerous positions one can find oneself in. How fortunate are we then, to know that…



