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Scripture on Being Fully Loved, Forgiven, Accepted & Complete in Christ

We are told throughout the pages of Scripture that in Christ we are immeasurably loved, totally forgiven, fully accepted, complete, and blessed. This is also a paraphrase from Robert McGee, who unpacks these promises in his book, The Search for Significance.[1] Following are a few Scriptures that I have assembled on each truth.   We Are Loved: I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may …

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God’s Love and Plan that We Are Saved, Blessed, and Fellowship with Him

(God’s Word on Salvation) Used with permission from Discover God’s Blessings by Dr. John Hash and updated by Robbi Cary. (This is Appendix E in the book.)   God made all of creation wonderful, and He loves us dearly. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD; plans for good, not evil; plans to prosper you, and give you hope and a future (Jer. 29:11). Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights (James 1:17). God has shown His love to us by sending His only Son …

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How to Receive God’s Gift of Salvation

If you have never received Jesus and salvation (or if you are unsure), and you desire to do so, know that the steps of salvation are as simple as A, B, C. Accept (and understand) God’s truth. Believe on Jesus (and all that He offers to us). Call on Jesus for salvation, and follow Him.   First, we must know and accept what God declares about: Himself (He is righteous and loves us greatly.) Life’s purpose (God created us to know Him and love Him.) Ourselves (Every person falls short of God’s ways, commands, and law. God declares this is …

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My Story—From Fear to Receiving God’s Help and Peace—Part 1

I grew up in a Christian home where, we loved God and Jesus. My mom, sister, and I attended a Bible-believing church and, at age twelve, I asked Jesus to come into my life and was baptized. However, we did not have much understanding about connecting with God in an ongoing, daily relationship, or about growing spiritually. When I was thirty, and the mom of two small boys, I was invited to attend a young mother’s Bible group, and enjoyed it. As a group, we would choose a book to study (either a biblical topic or on Christian living). Everyone …

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My Story—How the Power of God’s Biblical Proof Brought Faith, Hope, and Peace—Part 2

In part 1 of my story, I explain that as a young girl, I had a strong belief and faith in God and Jesus; attended church and Sunday School; at age twelve, I received Jesus as my Savior and was baptized. However, I didn’t have a lot of understanding regarding spiritual truth, or about having a personal, daily relationship with God. As I grew, I had my share of doubts, fears, and questions. But the Lord, thankfully, has taught me much about His power, proof, evidence, and very real help. He has enabled me to know Him and experience a …

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My Story—How I Learned to Lean on the Power of God’s Promises for Faith, Peace, and Breakthroughs—Part 3

Amazingly, God has helped me learn that His Word is not just true—it is powerful! This compound truth is one of the most important foundational facts that we can ever learn. Furthermore, because God’s promises are true and powerful, they are our best remedies for our troubles and whatever ails us. All of God’s promises are wonderful and yet, surely, it is even more valuable when the Lord personally gives us a promise from His Word. When this happens, we must hold on to it, knowing that it is precious. The God of the universe, who made the sun, moon, …

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Encouraging Ideas for Growing with God and Faith

Encouraging Ideas for Growing with God and Faith Do you wish that you had more faith and sensed God more? Not only is it more than possible, God desires this for you. He wants you to know Him, and to experience Him, personally. God’s Word tells us that real life—life that truly counts and becomes abundant, eternal life—is about knowing Him and Jesus, whom He sent to us (John 17:3). This means that spiritual life is not simply hearing and acquiring spiritual truth secondhand from others. We need to do more than simply read spiritual books and listen to sermons. …

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Family Issues and Patterns Got You Down?

Family Issues and Patterns Got You Down? Do you wish your family acted differently? Do you wish your family was nicer or could communicate better? Do you find yourself repeating mistakes from your parents that you said you would never do? God promises us that with Him all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). This is true no matter what our family looks like. In Dale Fiegland’s memoir, Conspiracy of Grace, we see the great miracles that God wants to do in our lives. Dale was transformed from being a first-class troublemaker, and a former mafia runner and enforcer, to a …

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