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The Kingdom Is Like Christ

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2024/06/08

Acts 28:23-31 Jesus admonished His followers: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12). The convincing witness of the New Testament church was: “See how they love one another.” The church is the embodiment of the kingdom of God. Healthy relationships are based on the kingdom model of mutuality. […] The post The Kingdom Is Like Christ first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Your Choice

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2024/06/07

Matthew 26:36-44 God gives us freedom to use the wisdom He gives us. This wisdom comes from the presence of Christ in us. In James 1:5, we read, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” God has […] The post Your Choice first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Christ Working in Us

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2024/06/02

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Have you ever been in a situation where everything just seems to fall in place? You know you’re following God’s direction, everything is going smoothly, your community is clicking, and you’re being fulfilled in what you do. It feels blessed and enriched. In writing his letter to the church in Corinth, “to […]The post Christ Working in Us first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Honest Questions

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2024/06/01

Mark 14:32-41 God desires our honesty. God desires having a good relationship with each and every one of us, and one of the most important aspects of a good relationship is the ability to be able to ask questions. Jesus reminds us that this is what prayer is for—talking with God and even expressing our […] The post Honest Questions first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Clean Heart

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2024/05/31

Psalm 51:7-12 When it comes to giving a sincere apology, there are several criteria that need to be met. Generally, there needs to be an acknowledgement of wrongdoing, an attempt at forgiveness and reconciliation, and a promise to do better in the future. David in his lament models this well here. The first half of […] The post Clean Heart first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Honest Confession

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2024/05/30

Psalm 51:1-6 It is important to understand the context of Psalm 51 to understand the depths of meaning of this particular passage of Scripture. David pens it after being confronted by Nathan about his adultery with Bathsheba. The confession and forgiveness that David is speaking about is for murder, conspiracy, adultery—some of the worst things […] The post Honest Confession first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Sing The Wonders of God

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2024/05/29

Psalm 73:10-20 Have you ever witnessed the process of gentling an animal that is wild or feral? A horse, or maybe a cat or dog that has not been around people very much and needs to be tamed. The first step is just getting the animal used to your presence so that you don’t spark […] The post Sing The Wonders of God first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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The Goodness of God Prevails

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2024/05/28

Psalm 73:10-20 Over and over, Scripture affirms that our questions do not threaten God. In fact, our searching for answers to complicated questions about the way God works often allows us to deepen our relationship with God as we better understand God’s heart. In Pslam 73, the psalmist continues the line of questioning present in […] The post The Goodness of God Prevails first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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God’s Kingdom Here

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2024/05/27

Psalm 73:1-9 One of the lies that can be easy for Christians to believe is that, as followers of Jesus, we should have it easy. We can think that because we believe in God, nothing bad should be able to happen to us and, even more, those who don’t believe should have it worse. In […] The post God’s Kingdom Here first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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The Land of the Living

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2024/04/21

Psalm 116:1-9 God doesn’t have to save us. Yet, God chooses to enter into the mess of a fallen world. Our natural response is love and praise. “Thank you, God, for intervening and saving me!” When we are delivered from the clutches of evil, what joy there is on the other side! Relief. Peace. Rest. […]The post The Land of the Living first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Remember God Is Greater

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2024/04/07

1 John 4:1-6 In 1 John, the author addresses a rift within the congregation: Some believers held onto their faith and others were pulled away by a false teacher. John’s words were aimed at the remnant in that congregation—the people who remained steadfast in their faith in Jesus Christ. John states that anyone who denies […]The post Remember God Is Greater first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Fruits of Grace

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2024/04/06

Hebrews 12:12-17 If I were to ask for a list of poor decisions that you have made, most of us could make a pretty significant list. Some would be small decisions—like choosing the wrong route to get somewhere on time—and others would be life-altering. Esau’s poor decision falls into the life-altering category. Esau forfeited his […] The post Fruits of Grace first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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To Know

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2024/04/05

Ephesians 1:17-23 Anyone who has been married for long or has witnessed friends who have been married for long, knows that spouses know each other intimately. Married people get to know their partner’s moods, likes, dislikes, and even grunts and groans. After decades together, married couples know each other deeply. In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prays […] The post To Know first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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No Doubt Instructions

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2024/04/04

Romans 12:9-16 Any parent who has left an older child at home to watch over younger siblings knows that they remember many of the important instructions just as they are walking out the door. Usually, the parent will quickly bark those instructions. Paul was certainly the spiritual “parent” of the Roman church. He gave strict […] The post No Doubt Instructions first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Lesson In Fractions

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2024/04/03

1 Corinthians 12:21-31 In 1 Corinthians 12:21-31, it becomes apparent that Paul repeats the word “part” over and over again. A quick flashback to elementary school fractions reminds us of how important each part is to understanding the whole number. There cannot be a whole number without the parts that go into it. In verse […] The post Lesson In Fractions first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Potluck

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2024/04/02

1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Who doesn’t love a good potluck dinner at church? Growing up, this was always a highlight for me. I would like to think that, had Paul lived in our context, maybe he would have used a potluck dinner as his example in 1 Corinthians 12. Each main dish, side dish, and dessert […] The post Potluck first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Where Do the Pieces Come From?

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2024/04/01

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 While reading 1 Corinthians 12, one might have flashbacks to their mother giving them a pep talk about how they are uniquely made and how their gifts help to make up the body of Christ. Our mothers were not wrong. What is most interesting, however, is that the gifts listed in this […] The post Where Do the Pieces Come From? first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Anchored In Hope

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2024/03/30

Hebrews 6:13-20 Abraham waited patiently for what he did not have—yet. Are you waiting for one of God’s promises? I received a vision of ordination from the Lord in my early 20s. I actually saw it when I closed my eyes in prayer. When I feel like chastising myself for my own impatience and perhaps […]The post Anchored In Hope first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Living Godly Training

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2024/03/29

1 Timothy 4:6-11 Paul agrees that physical training holds some value (v. 8). However, when we exercise our spiritual muscles, we practice not only for this life, but also for the life to come. Paul writes of good teaching in 1 Timothy 4:6. The book of 1 Timothy is a pastoral epistle written to a […] The post Living Godly Training first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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Victory Through Jesus

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2024/03/28

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Years ago, during my senior year in high school, I saw a notice recruiting swimmers for the high school swim team. In my younger years, my neighborhood friends and family members would spend days on end at the public swimming pool. One would toss a coin or small rock in the pool, […] The post Victory Through Jesus first appeared on Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living.

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