“Birthday suit, rude or brute, you matter because God created you.” Oh, the things that pop into my head! I’m sorry.. lol! That’s the way I simplified this: Before you get those shoes, Before you get the car, Before you’re dolled up in makeup, Before you get that job... Before you can stand your reflection, … Continue reading You Matter!
Scripture and message: I John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life— is not of the Father … Continue reading The Narrow Way
PSALMS 46:10 “”Be still and KNOW that I am God....” || Do you believe in love? Not the romantic kind... but the in general kind that passionately seeks the well-being of something...? I think that if you’re a sincere lover, then you believe in love. That it’s a reality to you, for however much you … Continue reading Do You Believe In Love? #HolySpirit
Posted on my Instagram (@ballardjanae): June 14th, 2018 Dreams can be so intimidating! Make that into a God-dream and talk about being overwhelmed! That’s where I am…. BUT this is different. The younger me had ambitions that not only seemed hopeless but futile, and God also revealed to me that they were selfish. God-dreams are … Continue reading God DREAMS
If we walk in darkness we DO NOT have fellowship with the God of salvation. It even goes as far as to say "we lie" if we claim that we do. Personally, having been one to "walk in darkness" and claim God, looking back I didn't know I was lying. I didn't know what it … Continue reading God is Light. Do Not Be Decieved!
“If your religion teaches you not to question, then your religion is hiding somethings from you.” Bold concept, I know. Sometimes we need the jolt. Let’s talk about it! Firstly... Christianity does not teach to not have or ask questions! I honestly take pride in this post, as to counter the claim that all religions are … Continue reading You Can Ask God Questions! #Religion
In some degree, God’s given all of us a good thing. He gives impartially whether a person is “worthy” or not in His selfless grace. But in His justice, only those who gain Him (the seekers of love - and God is perfect and pure love) truly thrive. Inner riches will always surpass physical … Continue reading Beauty is Deceitful
If God raised us in His wisdom and in the faith, He did so by grace. This verse is to honesty redirect self-righteousness into humility. To have us remember the mercy and love given to us, if we have received it, so that we may give grace as well. God’s people are called to see … Continue reading It is “Saved By Grace”
Once you’re renewed and drafted into the victory of Christ, “defeated” is no longer apart of your identity. So put on hope and faith and never embrace negativity or complacency! If your identity is in Christ, God’s glory (not self glory) is your ambition. And joyfully! As you know He’s worthy! He is sacrificial and … Continue reading Keep Going!
“All the girls are pretty, all the the boys are strong. Everyone’s got talent, I’m just like the others. Do we really need another me, when we know they’re better? I’m a little broken, a little twisted, a little talk too much... How am I significant?” Original (copyright @ballardjanae) Poetry ⠀⠀ This was written before … Continue reading Make IT Into Art! #Redemption