#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“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 …
“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant. Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed,”Luke 1:46-48 NRSVUE I’m feeling lighter lately, like the warmth and light of God’s Love can finally …
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”1 John 4:7 NRSVUE What the world needs now is more love.Love is from God.Be like God (do your best)…and take a praise break #BEDIP #trustinggodistherealflex #underdivineconstruction https://youtu.be/ITAhCE9O_lA?si=WAQ1wyhtvPKSxYR2
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.”Ephesians 6:18 NRSVUEPray when it’s messy. Pray when you’re frustrated. Pray when life is great. Pray anyway.Then trust , and let it go. #BEDIP #underdivineconstruction
“Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.” For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.”Psalms 122:7-9 NRSVUE As we begin a new Christian year with this first Sunday of …
“for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”Matthew 10:20 NRSVUE Have you ever had the experience of saying or doing something offhandedly brilliant? I’ve learned that, for me, it’s an anointing. I can’t do that regularly on my own. I have the honor and privilege of serving …
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.”Colossians 4:2 NRSVUE Sitting this morning, fully justified in being sad and resentful of my grief, feeling overwhelmed as the holidays and sad anniversaries approach. As is the way of God, someone dear to me sent just the balm for my weary soul.I am thankful for …
“Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12 NRSVUE Contemporary and timeless. Not easy to pull off. Nonetheless, it still fits. It still works. It’s …
“whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk in the same way as he walked.”1 John 2:6 NRSVUE Lessons learned through faith; don’t talk about it. Be about it.Years ago, as the senior HR executive in a community nonprofit, a colleague commented on my “quiet, steadfast faith,” as she described it, demonstrated to her …
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.”Ephesians 6:10-11 NLT When reading this encouragement to the fellowship at Ephesus, I am reminded of watching my beloved Granny get dressed. …
Chelle A Wilson 
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