Living the Life In Christ (Part 2B)- Risen-Redeemed, Enlightened, Beloved New Creation of God.

There are moments when I am writing what I feel to be an important series- (one that God has laid heavily on my heart), that suddenly my own mind and heart becomes bombarded with Satan’s flaming arrows of doubt, fears, and frustrating lies.  Perhaps, I like many dear Christians called to perform a ministry find … Continue reading “Living the Life In Christ (Part 2B)- Risen-Redeemed, Enlightened, Beloved New Creation of God.”

Living a Life in Christ-(Part 2A) Dear Child of God–Chosen, Blessed, Saint

I cannot tell you much about age 5, there are only a few memories; yet, one memory stands out clearly.  One Sunday morning Dr. M.R. Dehaan was preaching as I heard his voice over the radio.  I was in the kitchen entrance and facing the light switch.  Since mom never used time outs for punishment, … Continue reading “Living a Life in Christ-(Part 2A) Dear Child of God–Chosen, Blessed, Saint”

Living a Life In Christ-Part 1 What are the Fruits?

What does it mean to be In Christ?  How would that change our actions, our choices?  We know that it is our only hope of glory is Christ abiding in us (Colossians 1:27), having taken the filthy rags of our sins, covering us with His righteousness so that we might be joint-heirs with Him.  Salvation … Continue reading “Living a Life In Christ-Part 1 What are the Fruits?”

How To Live A Joyful Christian Life That Reflects Jesus To The World 

Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  James 1:2-5 NASB 

Where Really are Hope and Joy found? The Revelation of Jesus Christ

4Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth;
Be cheerful and sing for joy and sing praises.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn
Shout joyfully before the King, the Lord.
8 May the rivers clap their hands,
May the mountains sing together for joy
9 Before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth;
He will judge the world with righteousness
And the peoples with fairness. Psalm 98 NASB