welcome to connect: project 2011

This blog is a project I'm undertaking for 2011... Why don't you join me?

The goal is to spend a little time each day reading from a devotional book, Daily in Christ by Neil T. Anderson, and connecting with people via blog post and comments.

Don't have the book yet? You can find it on Amazon, or you can read the daily post at:
www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailyinchrist

Why would we do this? For me, it's to reinforce a habit I need, to own my own faith, to connect with God and what He's saying to me, and to connect with people who are hungry to know God more...

Your reasons might be some of the same as mine.

The more folks read and comment, the richer the experience will be. Join the discussion!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Spiritual heritage

If we only read one entry from Neil all year long, this would be the one I’d pick.  Here’s why:  Being a Christian is not just a matter of getting something; it’s a matter of being someone…  Being born again transformed you into someone who didn’t exist before.

It’s the plot of mistaken identity for Christians who don’t know who they are in Christ – you’re a citizen of a new country now!  You’re the lost princess!  The ugly duckling who’s really a beautiful swan!  The superhero who has just discovered his powers!  If only we could find a good example or two…

And Neil brings us back to the truth that who we are determines what we do, not the other way around.  We just have to get the reality of how Godsees us.  The schemes of the enemy make total sense – like that abusive boyfriend (yes, this is a recap post), he keep in line by lies about who we are.  The day we get sick of it and tell sin we’re over him is the day we break free – Christ has already won the battle!

Be encouraged today.  Join me in pondering, as Neil puts it, our spiritual heritage.  And join me in living it out today…

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About Me

I've been a teacher, a church administrator, and currently I'm an at-home mommy, which is my most challenging assignment yet. My home church is WellSpring - it's where my heart is, where my family is. I'm so grateful to God for His work in me and the people He's allowed me to share life with.