"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
I have been thinking lately about the Old Identity and the New Identity. It seems in my life (and in the lives of those around me), that at times there can be two different people or identities operating—the Old Man and the New Man. The Bible says to put off the old and to put … Continue reading Two Identities
Do you ever wonder why you hear about miraculous healings and powerful moves of God happening in other countries, but not in America? Stories of thousands responding to the Gospel and the Holy Spirit transforming the hearts of men, but it's somewhere else. Often, when my husband and I hear about these things, we wonder, … Continue reading The American Dream Has Lulled Us To Sleep
Originally written in 2019. “Boyfriend” is now “Husband.” My boyfriend and I have been going through The Encounter TV series. (It is a show where people encounter Jesus. A great series that I highly recommend). I was judgmental about one episode saying, “That’s it? No repentance? Just forgiveness with a simple, ‘I’m sorry Jesus’???” I … Continue reading When It’s Your Story, You’re Grateful For The Mercy
I have a theory about relationship. I believe that as you fall deeply, madly, and truly in love with Jesus, as you chase after Him as hard and as fast as you can with every fiber in your being, He brings someone (who is matched perfectly by the way) alongside you to run your race … Continue reading Romance With Jesus Part 2: The Key To A Successful Marriage Relationship
Do you ever just sit with Jesus? Draw near to Him and enjoy His presence? Do you ever let His love and very Being fill your heart and mind? Do you love and desire Jesus with the love and eager anticipation young lovers do? Does your heart and soul yearn for Him? Do you even … Continue reading Romance With Jesus Part 1: Have You Ever Heard Of Such A Thing?
I haven’t been to church in a while to be honest (I’ve been doing house church instead). The other day as I sat in church, God spoke so clearly to me, “Tesia, the world is going to become a place where no one knows Me. They will have a form of godliness, but lack its … Continue reading The Powerless Unregenerate Church
My fiancé, David Hoffman, has not read this post and knows no details of the dress. Please refrain from letting any of the details get out in the comments! I know he won’t read it because he likes surprises and is trustworthy. Follow @lifereallyisbeautyfull on Instagram or Facebook. Photos of the real dress coming June … Continue reading The Bride Wore White
Is depression a choice? Absolutely not. But what you do with it (how you respond to it and what you believe about it) is. The following is my response to a friend over text message when asked about depression and how I overcame. I excluded and paraphrased their portion of the conversation for anonymity: Everyone … Continue reading Is Depression A Choice?
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