Tag: identity

Image and Identity

“The Lord does not see as man sees . . but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV. Integrity is more important than image. My thoughts and comments today are about “image and identity.” Appearances can be deceiving; not everything, nor everyone, will be as they always […]

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Purposeful

“Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.”  Daniel 1:8 NKJV. Consequential decisions are best made well before moments of immediacy. My thoughts and comments today are about being “purposeful.” Life will present situations confronting you with decisions which can impact and shape your future, for better […]

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Obstacles, Obstructions, and Opposition

“Amid all these things we . . gain a surpassing victory through [Christ].”  Romans 8:37 AMP. An overcomer is your identity in Christ, not your ability apart from Him. My thoughts and comments today are about “obstacles, obstructions, and opposition.” Life can be challenging. Obstacles, obstructions, and opposition impose themselves […]

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Identity Confusion

“If anyone is in Christ . . the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV. Difficulties can confuse your sense of identity; grace restores it. My thoughts and comments today are about “identity confusion.” As a teen, I remember my Dad often reminding me, “Remember, you […]

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Identity

“If you’re content to be yourself, your life will count for plenty.” Matthew 23:12 The Message “Spiritual growth and development rests upon the holy potential God offers you.” My thoughts today are about “identity.” When you consider the issue of personal identity, there are three possible factors – the person […]

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