Through over a decade of living with a severe chronic illness, I have learned that God remains faithful and abundant in grace even amidst the really tough times.
Read MoreComing from a non-Christian family, God has revealed his existence and his love for me in many ways.
Read MoreFor the first time, I saw truth in why I need Jesus. This impacted me a lot because it reopened my mind to the possibility of God and I saw more of the evidence for Jesus’ death and resurrection and believed it.
Read MoreThrough evidence, true events in the past and the self-authenticating witness of the Holy Spirit (which has changed billions of people worldwide), I know Christianity to be true and not just wishful thinking.
Read MoreSo when I don’t know what to do I know that I can rely on God to guide me. God knows everything about me so He knows everything I need even if I don’t!
Read MoreWith time and by His grace, I’ve come to understand that how real God is doesn’t depend on how I feel. He’s present in my every day, even when I don’t see or feel it.
Read MoreRather being in Christ is entirely dependent on what Jesus has done for me, how he gave his life for me and died upon the cross for me, taking the punishment that I deserved.
Read MoreUltimately, my greatest comfort comes from knowing that Jesus promises not just temporary relief in moments of anxiety, but an eternal peace.
Read MoreOver and over again, I’ve fallen into the trap of forcing myself to chase the wind and try harder in my own strength - because I’m the only person who can *really* fix me, right?
Read MoreWhen I trust him and leave things in his hands, I know he is real by the strange peace I feel…
Read MoreAlthough both my parents are Christians, I never really went to Christian ‘camps’ or events outside of church. It’s quite easy to go with the flow and never really think about what exactly you believe in.
Read MoreTo me, real trust is trusting God completely in all circumstances…
Read MoreI think Galatians 5:1 says it best. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Read MoreIn this season, freedom is knowing that i do not have to work towards earning His love and His unmerited grace.
Read MoreFreedom has meant being able to wake up in the morning without feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders…
Read MoreThe freedom that comes with knowing that Christ has paid the ultimate penalty for our sins so our relationship with God can be secure is so liberating
Read MoreJesus shows us that there is more to life than this
Read MoreJesus really meant it when he said that his death can save me…
Read MoreI am very new to this whole faith thing but I find it comforting that God has a plan for me.
Read MoreIt is because of this that makes the freedom of worshipping you so much more real
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