#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”Matthew 5:44 NIV As the world becomes increasingly contentious, I’m doing my best to be authentically me and a faithful child of God.It’s not easy, but I’m committed. Lately, I’m feeling that "South Side of the Kingdom" energy, where Grace and “I …
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Galatians 6:9 NIV Whew. I’m certainly not the only person feeling this right now, nor can it be that this is new. The message is “don’t give up,” and try not to …
“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.””Luke 12:15 NIV Life is not the pursuit of stuff. Having grieved so many loved ones throughout the years, I am amazed at the amount of stuff we accumulate, only to …
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7 NIV Political drama.Toxic air.Social unrest.Grief. It’s been a week. And here’s one other thing….we cannot make it better.We outchere doing one thing…trusting God. That’s our job. I’m going to encourage you to breathe. Soften your …
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”Colossians 3:12 NIV Does the world recognize us children of God? How?The Word says that we should clothe ourselves with “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”What are we actually wearing?What if we tried one new element a day, …
“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””Matthew 19:26 NIV “With God, all things are possible.”My life has taken so many unimaginable turns in the past few years; I’m through reeling, though. I’m not entirely certain where I’ll been when the spinning settles down. Here …
Morning Devotional “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”Proverbs 19:17 NIV Just this morning after reading this scripture, I heard that “kindness is a choice.” Your deliberate acts of service are offerings to God. Everything we do, along with the ways we …
“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”Luke 9:24 ESV Self reliance v. surrender.If we could get by on our own, we wouldn’t need God.You know…just sayin’ Image may be subject to copyright
“Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble and through it many become defiled.”Hebrews 12:14-15 NRSVUE Grace and peace. We say it, but do we …
“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them.”Ephesians 2:10 NRSVUE God created us to do good works.How’s that showing up in your life? I’m challenging myself and you to. Good faith effort to do at least one …
Chelle A Wilson 
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