On Second Thought “To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” —John 1:12–13, ESV Some people spend much of their livesContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place at the Table”
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You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place at the Table
On Second Thought “To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” —John 1:12–13, ESV Some people spend much of their livesContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place at the Table”
When Rejection Tries to Name You
On Second Thought Rejection can arrive in a sentence someone else speaks, a door that closes, or a silence we do not know how to interpret. Sometimes it lingers long after the event itself. We remember an overcritical parent, a friendship that ended badly, or a season when we never seemed to measure up. Then,Continue reading “When Rejection Tries to Name You”
When Fear Freezes Your Feet
On Second Thought “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 Have you ever watched an opportunity pass while fear held you motionless? Perhaps you wanted to introduce yourself, apologize, offer help, share your faith, or attempt somethingContinue reading “When Fear Freezes Your Feet”
When Heaven Answers the Question
In the Life of Christ “When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are My Son, whom I love; with You I am wellContinue reading “When Heaven Answers the Question”
WHEN THE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD IS NOT GOD
On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when the loudest battles are not visible to anyone around us. We smile in church, continue our routines, and carry out responsibilities, all while inwardly wrestling with accusations that quietly drain joy and confidence. The enemy has always worked this way. Satan is called theContinue reading “WHEN THE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD IS NOT GOD”
When the Lie Sounds Spiritual
On Second Thought “But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.’” — Matthew 16:23 One of the most startling moments in the ministry of Jesus occurs immediately after Peter makes oneContinue reading “When the Lie Sounds Spiritual”
YOU ARE NOT YOUR STRUGGLE
On Second Thought “To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 There are seasons in the Christian life when a believer becomes exhausted by the same battle. We pray, repent, resist, and promise ourselves that this time will be different, yet the struggle seems toContinue reading “YOU ARE NOT YOUR STRUGGLE”
You Are Not Fighting Alone
On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when the greatest battle is not against the world around us but the struggle within us. Paul captured that tension honestly in Romans 7 when he cried, “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” Many believers quietlyContinue reading “You Are Not Fighting Alone”
The Enemy Within Is Not You
On Second Thought “It is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” Romans 7:17 Many believers quietly live exhausted spiritual lives because they misunderstand the nature of their battle. They wake each morning determined to follow Christ, yet by evening they feel defeated by anger, lust, pride, bitterness, jealousy, orContinue reading “The Enemy Within Is Not You”