Belong to something greater See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! – 1 John 3:1 Matthew 5:13-16 13 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again?Continue reading “Belong to something greater”
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We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙
We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙ See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. – 1 John 3:1 Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.Continue reading “We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙”
Family-owned ∙∙∙
Family-owned ∙∙∙ The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands. – John 3:35 Romans 8:17 Since we are his children, we are his heirs. Together with Christ, we are heirs of God’s glory. Titus 3:4-7 4 But when God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, notContinue reading “Family-owned ∙∙∙”
AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙
AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙ Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called “children of God” – and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. – 1 John 3:1 (Phillips translation) Romans 8:15-16 15 For you have not received a spiritContinue reading “AFS – Absent Father Syndrome ∙∙”
Bad girl, bad boy ∙
Bad girl, bad boy ∙ He has made us accepted in the beloved. – Ephesians 1:6 Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. How many of us grew up in dysfunctional families? One or both of our parents were over the top with harsh demands and judgmentalContinue reading “Bad girl, bad boy ∙”