When a person comes to Jesus Christ, something far greater happens than simply turning over a new leaf. God does not just improve the old life. He creates something completely new. The Bible calls this the new man. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." When you believed on Jesus, your spirit was recreated by God. The old nature of sin that once ruled your life no longer defines who you are. You were born again and a new life began inside you. This new man was created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24 (KJV) "And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." The new man is not struggling to become righteous. The new man was created righteous. This means your identity has changed. You are no longer defined by your past mistakes, failures, or sins. You are defined by what Jesus accomplished through the cross and resurrection. The enemy will try to remind you of who you used to be. But the Word of God tells you who you are now. Colossians 3:10 (KJV) "And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." The more time you spend in the Word and fellowship with the Father, the more your mind begins to align with the new creation that already exists within you. You are not trying to become a new person. In Christ, you already are one. Walk in it. Believe it. Live from it. Your new life in Christ is not something you earn. It is something God freely gave you through Jesus.

Marriage is a calling for a husband and wife to love each other unconditionally and to forgive often, as they BOTH embrace each other’s weaknesses.

I believe in God! I believe in God the same way a blind person believes in the sun. Not because they can SEE it . . . But, BECAUSE THEY CAN FEEL IT! WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE?

Some of us are still living in the flesh, and I’m not eliminating myself, either! I mean, we KNOW the Lord, but WOW . . . THERE’S SOME WORK TO DO, Amen? God loves us, we are His children, we are saved, we know the Lord, BUT . . . we keep defaulting back to foolishness, bad habits, bad patterns. We need to ask, “How do I move to the Spirit? How can I start living in the Holy Spirit ALL THE TIME? How can I rid myself of “Stinkin’ Thinkin’?” There IS a simple answer; READ YOUR BIBLE, I mean, because the Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible, right? Also, WORSHIP! When you worship, your soul opens to the Holy Spirit and allows Him to fill you. And PRAY!!!! When you pray, the Holy Spirit opens your heart and mind, allowing you to commune with God. Lastly. . . Walk with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit! Build relationships with people who are doing the three things listed above! We are stronger together than we are by ourselves!