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Feeling Left Out? This Is Where You Belong

June 18, 2019 by Kristi Leave a Comment

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Feeling left out?

Wondering where you belong?

Safe to say most of us have found ourselves playing the part of the outsider at one point or another.

As Christians, we hold hope in our citizenship in the household of God. So when the feelings rumble, let truth roar.

Welcome to this month’s second memory verse from 2019’s #WhoamI Bible memory verse program.

When we’re faced with feeling left out, grab truth and walk boldly with it.

Our God leaves no one out that accepts an invitation to His table.

But How Do I Become a Christian?

You might be asking this question. Or, as with my story, you might think “good” and going to church get us to heaven.

Go here to dig further.

God has more in store for us. He invites us to His house–that we’re assured of heaven.

Ready to learn more?

New?

Have a desire to learn God’s Word by heart?

Check out this post or this Pinterest board to learn more about hiding God’s Word in your heart, being ready when the spiritual battle rages.

What Does the Bible Say…

Do you ever wonder what the Bible has to say about growing up? Maybe you’re a parent who longs to guide your children well. Or an interested grandparent or auntie. Hey, how about a Jesus girl who simply likes to dig in or tackle life topics?

For all of the above, yes! Take a peek at this recent iBelieve.com piece. Let me know your thoughts below, and feel free to add your insight on growing up as well.

Do You Self-Punish? Grab This Gigantic Piece of Truth

May 21, 2019 by Kristi 4 Comments

Do You Self-Punish? Grab this Gigantic Piece of Truth

The accuser attempts to sabatoge our faith–our future with the King of kings–through smeared accusations. And sometimes we self-punish in support of this effort.

I’ll be honest, it’s easy to “beat myself up” mentally when I fall short in a situation. It causes an internal ruckus. No one else sees it, but God does.

God sees us.

We run with accusations, continuing to wear them as though they were our own. Self-punishing because we “deserve” it. Because we can never be good enough for what we did.

True story.

Through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus, however, a different story arises.

Liberty Awaits

Liberty awaits with Christ. He longs to envelope us in hope, grace, and mercy. Like a breath of fresh air, an exhale of the biggest type, He envelopes us with truth.

Those thoughts that self-punish play into the field of darkness, not the light of hope, mercy, and grace. As believers in Christ, shall we set them at His feet? Shall we pick up the hope of truth instead…even when our feelings dictate otherwise?

Be encouraged, friend.

This week’s memory verse reminds us there is NO CONDEMNATION in Christ Jesus.

When we feel accused, truth states acquittal.

We we stand assured nothing proves adequate to bring us back or make us good enough, Jesus affirms differently.

We’re accepted. Not rejected. We’re forgiven. Not condemned or punished.

Hope carves a way. Thank You, Jesus.

Truth is, there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus for those who walk according to the Spirit.

Our part? Walk according to the Spirit.

His? No condemnation. Nada. Nope. None.

Ready to soak in it? Lap up every bit of this month’s memory verse. And if you dare, gather the entire verse to memory. The first portion sits on our graphic, but a second bit awaits too–the part about walking according to the Spirit.

Grab it and go, friend. I’m cheering for you and me both–that we’ll stand firm with the truth of Jesus Christ.

Memory Verse Program

This year on KristiWoods.net, we are diving into truth concerning our identity. Each memory verse (typically 2/month) hones in on our true identity, not feelings which often lead us astray. So join us. Stand solidly in life and faith the truth according to God’s Word.

For more on this Bible verse memorization program, #WHOamI, click here.

Believe

Did you catch Believe: a Bible study? Although the Zoom video conference study calls are over (It was so nice seeing and hearing everyone…and diving further into the passage!), you can still enjoy the study.

Grab a Bible.
Set aside 10 minutes.
Watch the videos.
Enjoy!

This study dives into four New Testament passages, a journey with Jesus to deepen our faith–to challenge what we believe, when, and to what extent.

I hope you walk away more deeply in love with Jesus. For more, go here.

Believe: a Bible study { Week 3 of 4 }

May 6, 2019 by Kristi Leave a Comment

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Believe: a Bible study, Week 3

Welcome to week #3 of Believe: a Bible study. This is a place where we challenge what we believe, why, and how far. It’s a 4-week journey with Jesus through four New Testament passages.

If you missed weeks #1 or #2, no worries. Pick right up and join us here in #3. Although the four studies pack power together, each lesson is self-contained, allowing folks to easily slide in here then pick up the earlier studies at a later date.

Join us on Tuesday, May 7 at 7PM central on Zoom video conferencing. It’s like a real live Bible study in the living room! For more info and the necessary link, go to this Believe page for week #3’s Zoom link.

And goodness, don’t forget to download the optional Believe: a Bible study packet in the subscriber library. It’s full of questions, action steps, and suggestions for further study. The password is always found in “3”, our monthly newsletter as well as in new subscriber welcome emails. (Check spam if you’re a Gmail user. We land there far too often!)

#WhoamI Memory Verse

Due to the Believe study, look for May’s only #WhoamI memory verse to be posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Find out more about this Bible verse memory program, #WhoamI, here.