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!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

May 1, 2011


Saints

It’s ironic that I am writing this as the ceremonies for Pope John Paul II are underway for his beautification, the last step in the process of becoming a saint in the Catholic church.

In part of this whole sainthood process, John Paul’s life is being scrutinized.  Among all the good he did, there were some failures, too.  Will the good outweigh the bad?  Probably.  How humbling to have one’s life judged in such a public way.

I’m so thankful that God doesn’t determine us worthy or not based on our performance…  He calls us saints based only upon the blood of His Son, Jesus.  The reminder to think of myself as a saint who, once in a while sins, instead of a sinner (who usually sins), is key.  It’s not about me, but about what He did for me.

I’ll leave you with one of my favorite verses:

But you are not like that [the people who don’t believe], for you are a chosen people.  You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, His very own possession.  This is so you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9
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  1. PattieMay 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    My favorite part Neil said today is "Remember: What you do doesn't determine who you are; who you are determines what you do."
    Thank you Lord for calling me a saint and for forgiving my sins.

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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.