#Christ-centered life

[thinkingonscripture]

The Link Between Discipleship and Discipline

The English words "disciple" and "discipline" are linguistically related terms, revealing an important connection between the two concepts. A disciple refers to one who is devoted to learning from another, with a commitment to practice their teachings and

The English words disciple and discipline are linguistically related terms, revealing an important connection between the two concepts.[1] A disciple refers to one who is devoted to learning from another, with a commitment to practice their teachings and example. On the other hand, discipline involves the process of mastering what has been learned, with the goal of internalizing the teachings to…

[mindfulldsliving]

The "Go" of Unconditional Identification through Christ

Encounters with Jesus lead to self-discovery and transformation. These moments reveal inner truths and encourage genuine change. The concept of "go" in discipleship urges individuals to step out of their comfort zones, embracing spiritual growth

Today’s podcast discusses “Unconditional Discipleship: A Path to True Freedom and Healing,” focusing on how discipleship can help individuals, particularly those recovering from addiction and family issues. It emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself through compassion, which fosters healing and a sense of belonging. Discipleship involves following Jesus and embodying His teachings. It is…

[compassionmattersmost]

Wisdom and Compassion: Foundations of a Christ-Centered Life

In the heart of Christian teaching, wisdom and compassion stand as pillars that uphold our faith and guide us in our walk with Christ. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, these virtues remain as relevant today as they were in biblical times. Let us explore how wisdom and compassion can shape our lives and deepen our faith. Wisdom, as described in Proverbs 4:7, is more than mere…

[bloodbathfortwo]

I'd like to think Nigel would ask Alex to cut a piece of him, just like communion bread, Nigel wants Alex to have a part of him with him: just like the body of Jesus Christ. And with quick precision — and some groans of protest from Alex — Nigel cuts a piece of him, his body a holy temple, given to him in order to be shared, shared with his disciples: Alex. Nigel is bleeding, a piece of him that will give Alex the enlightenment he'll need, on his mouth, chewing on the flesh, blood and gore inbetween his teeth, swallowing the mushed up flesh: the body of holiness in him, delivering him from evil. Accepting Nigel as a part of him.

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(tags from @neathyingenue @zeebreezin)

hang on have I not mentioned this enough- Hi! Yes! Vincent is Catalan, from Barcelona! I usually talk about them as being/using Spanish but that's honestly just because I know that's what most people would recognise/understand, compared to how relatively niche Catalan is unfortunately. A lot of the time it's more important in the moment to connect somewhat even if it's not entirely accurate "^^ (and they do use Spanish, it's just their second language instead).

Being Catalan specifically is a key part of Vin as a character because, well... I'm projecting, honestly! I live in Barcelona! I may be British, but I've lived here for most of my life now and it's an equally important part of me as a person. Writing about Vin is an excuse to write about the experience of immigrating (though admittedly in reverse of my own) as well as Catalan language, culture, politics, history...

One day I'll sit down and write out some of this stuff and approximately nobody will know the cultural/historical context <3

[watery-melon-baller]

its so fun :)) and awesome :)) that i cannot fucking make my brain focus on my homework :))) holy shit im gonna kill someone :)) why can't my brain just work for five fucking minutes :)) this is easy homework too I just can't concentrate on it at all :)) and it's due tomorrow morning :)))

[tears-that-heal]

artist on instagram @arkitekyuklid

"Life with Jesus" comics!!! 😆👍 Lol

[anaalnathrakhs]

mental health facilities looooove to only have inpatient available when it would make things worse

[girlcockholmes]

the boy-who-cried-wolfification of gene cousineau…..

[inherpower]

Where is the love?

I have a deep yearning to know and feel God’s love. I’m in an interesting season in my life. There are some relationships that I have upheld as a form of identity for myself and through those relationships I have loved as deeply as I knew how to. All of those relationships have transformed and no longer provide the same sustenance that they once did. I’m being broken down, my sense of identity completely shattered. It’s as if God has inserted himself into my life and decreased my interactions, changed my heart posture so that all I could do was come to Him. In reading 1 John 4:7-21, John tell us that God is love and when we love, we know God.

"We love because he loved us first"  -- 1 John 4:19

But what if you’re view on love and how you were giving and receiving love gets damaged? I find myself having to start fresh and go back to square one, learning what love truly is and is not. I often tell a story of how back at the start of 2020 (before the pandemic hit) I shouted to God at the top of a mountain saying that I am ready to be who HE created me to be. My life utterly broke down after that prayer. In fact I’m still clearing out the rubble as I write this. God stripped me of all perceived safety and security in anything that was not Him. Now I spend a great amount of my time praying and allowing God to rebuild me. This hasn’t been easy. If you are married, a parent, an exalted child, a person of status in your career, imagine that position or title that you hold most dear being adapted into what God desired for you, not the other way around.

One thing I’ve asked God in the past and I’ve heard other people ask is why would God allow for a certain situation and circumstance to happen? God broke it down. Bear with me. At times we get ourselves into situations that weren’t even what God wanted for us in the first place and then we ask why He allowed it to happen. God gave us free will. We made those decisions of our own volition. In fact God loves us so much that He will often send us a messenger telling us hey, that might not be the direction you wanna go in and we may get defensive and push back on that message and say that WE have a right to choose. And if the situation or circumstance that we may be getting into is really bad, God many send a messenger multiple times in many different forms. So why be mad at God? 

Yeah I know it’s a hard pill to swallow but the beauty is that we can come to Him when it all comes down and He will rebuild us and set us on the path that He designed for us. When I asked God to come into my life He cleaned house. All that I had known, believed and stood on was dismantled. Initially I called out to God asking why. Why was I being punished? To make matters worse I had to be silent and not clap back or defend myself when I wanted to. In rare moments when I was crying and pleading to take action He would tell me Do nothing. Say nothing. Let me take care of it. It took some time but He calmed my storms. My conversations with God turned into prayers then they turned into praise. A situation would come along and try to knock me off my square and I started thanking God for His love and protection. I may have been rattled for a bit but I got back to center and grounded myself in God’s love.

So back to what I was initially presenting in regards to my relationships. In each realm of my life (family, friend, self) God has revamped my relationships to show me how loved I am. And for the relationships that still need some work, He has set them aside and is taking care of them on my behalf. While He does that I lean into Him to nourish me. That’s all He’s ever wanted is for me to come to Him so that He can wrap himself around me and remind me that I am loved. There is a verse that has been my beacon of light when it comes to love. When you have a chance read all of Ephesians 3:14-21 but I will share the parts within this larger text that I rest on.

"...that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."  -- Ephesians 3:16-19 ESV

I’ll come back to this passage in another post and dive deeper into this cause it’s so good. But I want to end here with this and let you meditate on these words.

[mindfulldsliving]

The "Go" of Renunciation

Responding to Jesus' call requires decisive action. It challenges individuals to leave behind past attachments and embrace a new path, despite the fear of the unknown. This journey demands courage and introspection to identify what truly holds us back.

Renunciation is a key aspect of the Christian journey, focusing on personal growth and healing. It involves letting go of attachments that hinder progress, particularly for those facing addiction, co-dependency, or family issues. This process is not about losing oneself but about finding a better version of oneself through faith. The biblical foundation of renunciation highlights the importance…

[maerynaire]

"Boy! I sure can't wait to live in my 350k 2 story house that somehow packs 5 bedrooms into the top floor and has a 2 car garage that takes up half the bottom floor in a cramped neighborhood full of people I don't talk to that acts as a heat sink and makes me want to kill myself and leave my 2 children inside of it all day and only do scheduled 'family fun' once a week! Also I'm going to only ever park my car in the fucking street because I think that the 30 seconds it takes to put my car in the garage or driveway are seconds that I could be ignoring my family that I willingly decided to have!" -thousands of middle class americans the nation over

[compassionmattersmost]

Living in Alignment with God’s Will and The Mind of Christ

Introduction:In the journey of Christian faith, believers often find themselves wrestling with the dichotomy between the “carnal mind” and the “renewed mind.” The carnal mind, also referred to as the “worldly mind,” is inclined toward sin, temptation, and the distractions of the flesh. On the other hand, the renewed mind is aligned with the will of God, filled with peace, love, and the presence…

[tears-that-heal]

One of my guilty pleasures....

Yes...I still very much have a soft spot for this stop-motion film. I indeed grew up in a church home and sincerely accepted Jesus into my heart at 8 yrs. old. As life took me through time on earth, this world did mold and influence me by the people and places I got exposed to. It's truly unavoidable, but to those who genuinely have become Christians, God's Holy Spirit does dwell in us. As a young adult, I was leered towards trying out divination; the practice of fortune-telling, and other forms of witchcraft. It was the Holy Spirit that still dwelled within me, opened my eyes to what I was allowing myself to fall into. After that revelation, I proactively sought out to spiritually protect myself. Now here I am just less the a year away from celebrating my 20 yrs. anniversary of rededication my life to Jesus Christ. It was during that time, I intensely sought out God's Grace and Healing Love. He lead me through multiple seasons of fasting from food to even entertainment media. He's has revealed and taught me so much about myself and how the world can easily pull anyone away from Him. In the same time, I learned that the Lord allowed me to go through those trials, because someday He would use them for Good. It's apart of God's Brilliance that I'm able to reach and connect with others in cults and subculture. Those who mainstream view as demonic, based on how they dress. Sadly the religious christian church is clumped into that group as well. Anywho. I've torched away so many things that do not defile God in my life and my geek love for this move is now a good place cause I was totally obsessed with it. I acknowledge that I'm still very human, I won't be complete perfect in God's Eyes until He calls me back home to Him. So in the meantime, I'm doing okie. The God of the Universe is my Father in Heaven, and as the Father, he'll give me correction and support whenever he sees fit. I give Him my full Trust & Love. Thank you Lord for loving me first. Which taught me to love myself that help me become more loving towards others. Love You, Lord! ❤️

'We love him, because he first loved us. '

- 1 John 4:19 NLT

More bible verses on God's Love, click HERE.

[thinkingonscripture]

Dedication to God and the Spiritual Journey

For Christians, dedication to God is the starting point for the spiritual life and the advance to Christian maturity. Dedication is a synonym for commitment, devotion, loyalty, and positive volition. According to Charles Ryrie, “There is perhaps no more important matter in relation to the spiritual life than dedication.”[1] In another place he states, “Dedication concerns the subjection of my…

[biblebloodhound]

Confronting the Evil in Front of Us (Mark 6:14-29)

Unfortunately, there are individuals in this world incapable of doing good.

St. John the Baptist rebuking Herod, by Giovanni Fattori (1825-1908) King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’s name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John,…