Written by: Kensie Story “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old is gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV Too often I’ve learned (and re-learned) about God’s love and grace only to find myself later, acting like I’d never understood it at all. Like grasping a wet bar… Continue reading In The Beginning: Stop Trying, Start Trusting
Written by: Stephanie Petska “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old is gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV In the beginning, I was lost. I tried to “fix” my brokenness, my heartache, and my pain by works alone – exercise, writing, vitamins, counseling, and finally medication. I… Continue reading In The Beginning: Lost and Found
Written by: Nikki Laureano “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old is gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV When I look back at my life, I can see several “new beginnings,” with each season a new chapter. One of my favorites to date is the day I… Continue reading In The Beginning: A New Perspective
Written by: Dawn Stewart “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old is gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV My journey with God has been a series of awakenings. Awakening to who He is. Awakening to who I am in Him. Awakening to the call He has on… Continue reading In The Beginning: Made New
Written by: Cathy Woodside “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old is gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Throughout the Bible, one of the many promises that God makes to His children is that if we are surrendered to His will, He will transform us from… Continue reading In The Beginning: Surrendered and Transformed
Most of us start off our new year with resolutions and promises. We swear that this time it will be different, this time we’ll lose the weight, this time we’ll stick to the budget. As new and exciting as this time of year is, it often ends up being more of a letdown. It reminds… Continue reading NEW SERIES: In The Beginning…
This guest post was written by Elizabeth Daghfal. Elizabeth and her husband David have been married for 26 years and have 5 children—the youngest in high school, two in college, and two recently out of college. When she isn’t keeping up with her kids, you’ll find her teaching or writing, but she also enjoys reading, singing,… Continue reading Guest Post: A Light in Our Darkness
