#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.”Mark 8:35 NRSVUE Do you trust more in your own strength than in God? This morning, as I begin a week where my own strength will …
“Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every people anyone who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him.”Acts 10:34-35 NRSVUE Anyone who fears God, (fear meaning in awe and reverence) and does right, is acceptable. We are all God’s Beloved children, and who …
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—”Psalms 103:1-2 NRSVUE Returning today to the wise counsel given by a friend who said,“It’s time to stop living in survival mode.” I’m not there yet, but …
“Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.”John 15:4 NRSVUE What we’re talking about is continuous, dependent connection upon God and God’s people. We’ve got to be all in. Imagine how much …
“So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”1 Corinthians 10:31 NRSVUE Whatever we do.In storms.In stillness.In all things, at all times, do it all for the glory of God, paraphrasing the words of the poet Ullie Kaye, because God is God and we are not.Aren’t you …
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.”Isaiah 60:1 NRSVUE Sunrise, and we greet the day. Not just daybreak, but God’s Divine Light and Grace to see us through. Even in my groggy weariness, I thank God for sunrise, and all it represents.As Nina Simone would …
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2 NRSVUE This isn’t outer work, this is about deep, inner transformation, discerning God’s Will, growing outside of conformity, becoming closer to …
“For thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of …
New Year’s Eve portends a year of hopeful questions. Old Year’s Night is the last day of an answering year. In every case, the answer is the same. If it didn’t kill you, no matter what it was, you will never fear it again. Old Year’s Nights prepare for New Year’s Days by way of …
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“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”2 Corinthians 5:17 NRSVUE Resilient. After many years filled with heartbreak and grief, 2025 tried to extinguish my flame. It intended to vanquish me. I enfolded myself more tightly into the arms of …
Chelle A Wilson 
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