Tag: sanctification
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Why Waiting Sucks and Is Sanctifying
For the year of 2023, I have been in a season of waiting, and I still cringe at those words, even thought I’m the one saying them. Growing up, whenever I heard talk of “I’m in such-and-such a season”, I thought it sounded so cliche and could not role my…
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Why I Stopped Reading Romance Novels
**This post contains adult content** He’s rugged and mysterious, she’s the girl who doesn’t need anyone to save her. But before she knows it, her knees are weak at the sight of him, he’s slaying beasts to win her favor, and a passionate romance ensues. There’s tension, running into each…
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On Condemnation No.2
My past fear reared it’s head a few weeks ago, and it was rough. For years as a child, teen and, if I’m honest, into the present, I struggle with fear in one main area. My Salvation. I can trace these fears directly back to watching some traumatizing movies, hearing…
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The Legalism Letters No.2 – Alcohol
Yep! We’re going there. A lot of Religious/Christian cultures hold the belief that drinking alcoholic beverages is wrong. Some, taking it as far as to say that Jesus turned the water into grape juice at the wedding in Cana, and that the bible says only to drink if you’re ill.…
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The Legalism Letters No.1 – Modesty
I have no idea where God wants to take this blog post. I didn’t even have an idea what to write about when I sat down just moments ago, but when I did, the title of this blog rolled off the tips of my fingers, so I guess the Lord…
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On Condemnation
Most of my life, I have struggled with the constant and unbearable feelings of condemnation and guilt. From the earliest memories I have, I remember feeling constantly wretched, less-than, completely sin filled, and like I was a culmination of all the worst parts of humanity it was possible to have. …
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