Looking at my cat, trapped in a hole he could enter but not escape, reminded me of myself. For I’ve been there… somehow squeezed myself into a situation that seemed like a great idea, only to realize I couldn’t extricate myself.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMarch 20, 2023Author Jessica Brodieliberation in christ, freedom of christ, christ set captives free, new creation in christ, 2 corinthians 5:17, luke 4:18-21 Comments

Sins of the past

I’ve long since repented for my former ways, all that selfishness, turned it all over to Jesus, and felt the refreshing wave of forgiveness. Still, sometimes the sins of the past hit hard.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 31, 2022Author Jessica Brodie2 corinthians 5:17, repentance, bagga, e, sins, repent, forgiven, forgiveness Comments

New Year, New Start: Thoughts on Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Health

In a deeper sense, January reminds me of the reset we get in Christ, which the apostle Paul tells us about in 2 Corinthians 5:17. We can let go of the past, knowing we get a do-over, a new identity, a blank page in our January calendar. We get a fresh start in Jesus.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJanuary 10, 2022Author Jessica Brodienew year, new star in christ, new start in christ, do over christianity, reset, 2 corinthians 5:17, new creation in christ, word of the year, health as word of year, mental health, emotional health Comments

The power of a name

On leaving the baggage behind and owning the new fierce person we are in Jesus.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAugust 30, 2021Author Jessica Brodienew name in jesus, identity in jesus, identity as a child of God, faith identity, who am i, 2 corinthians 5:17 Comments

A God-Given Makeover

Just like my kids were covered in mud and grime and Joshua wore clothes of filth, we too are adorned in the muck and mire that is sin. But, through God’s almighty mercy and love, we get a fresh makeover! He gives us the chance to be washed clean, to put on brand-new clothes, the finest clothing we’ve ever imagined, and take up residence with Him—if only we choose to follow Jesus.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 7, 2020Author Jessica BrodieZechariah 3:1-7, new creation in christ, when we become christian did our sin go away, how can i get rid of my sin, past sin, 2 corinthians 5:17, sin like dirt, am i really washed sin of sin Comments

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