Redeemed Existence 2 weeks ago It feels like the world is spinning faster than ever, doesn't it? With so much uncertainty, noise, and even fear trying to creep in, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or pulled in a thousand directions. But in these very trying times, our greatest strength and deepest peace come from one place: a vibrant, intentional relationship with Jesus Christ. The devil loves chaos, and his oldest trick is to isolate us and sow seeds of fear. He wants to cut us off from our source of life and truth. But we are not defenseless! God has given us powerful tools to stand firm. 1. Seek God Through His Word: Dive into the Bible. When confusion abounds, the Bible is our unchanging compass. It's not just an old book; it's God's living, breathing word, direct communication from our Creator. It brings clarity, comfort, and truth that cuts through all the noise. "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it ...

Redeemed Existence 8 days ago The darkness is a suffocating shroud, thick with the stench of hate, regret, and bitterness. It threatens to consume us whole! Yet, even in the deepest abyss, there's a desperate yearning for freedom, a flicker of hope that calls us to something more. Our recent Bible study, "Finding Light in the Dark of Hate," explored this profound human struggle, guiding us through the biblical narrative of overcoming bitterness, regret, and hate through the transforming power of Christ within. We confronted the stark reality of darkness and sin as described in passages like Romans 3:23 and Galatians 5:19 -21, acknowledging the heavy burdens these emotions place upon our hearts. The journey then led us to the concept of "rending the heart" (Joel 2:12 -13)—a call to true, inner repentance and a surrender of our hardened places. This deep transformation, as Psalm 51:10 and Ephesians 4:31 -32 teach, paves the way for genuine forgiveness, both g...