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Sanctification, Alone…with Jesus
Justification, sanctification, glorification – These are the three steps of salvation. When we “profess with [our] mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in [our] hearts that God raised him from the dead, [we] will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) At this moment, we are justified in the sight of God. This is a legal term…
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Our Works, Alone…with Jesus
How do we know if we have a works-based or overly legalistic view of salvation and sanctification? Years ago, I attended a multi-day workshop on studying and teaching God’s Word. It was full of great reminders on how to approach a text and warnings about bringing our presuppositions to the text. I learned a lot.…
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Confession, Alone…with Jesus
I’ve been thinking a lot about confession lately. This important step on our road to repentance is often one of the hardest. Confession requires a realization of our sin, conviction that what we did is sin, and humility to admit that. It’s that last part where many of us struggle. Can I admit to you…
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25 Years, Alone…with Jesus
Where were you on May 2, 1999? I will never forget where I was! Do you remember what you were doing at approximately 12:15 PM on May 2, 1999? That is a moment I will never forget. I was sitting in the Worship Center at a large church in the Chicago suburbs during the 11:15…
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Peaceful and Holy, Alone…with Jesus
Strive for peace with everyone, and for 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 by it many become defiled Hebrews 12:14–15 I’ve been convicted recently that I had…
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A Single Woman Alone…with Jesus
I often feel alone in the church. I am a 51-year-old single woman who has always been single. Women like me are few and far between in the world, let alone in the church. Most women I meet at church are married. When I meet another single woman, chances are she is divorced or, on…
Greetings! My name is Meri. I’ve been walking with Jesus since 1999. I’m grateful to our Savior for choosing me, redeeming me, and growing me. I often say that I never would have written my story this way, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Jesus has taught me so much over the years, and He continues to do so. I started this blog to write about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all He’s teaching me. I pray that I am true to His Word and helpful to my brothers and sisters who read this. Thank you for taking the time to do so.
