By Angie Snow MinistriesTheme: Redeemed • Rooted • Rejoicing • Released Week 1: The Seed That Was Sown – Redeemed People (Ownership) Connects to Blog 1: Redeemed & Owned Bible Verses: Devotional Thought Before there could be a harvest, there had to be a seed. Jesus became that seed—falling into the ground through sacrifice so that … Read more
Day 1 – Redeemed Lord, I remember that I am redeemed by the blood of Jesus. I belong to You. Let me live as one who has been bought with a price. Amen. Day 2 – Ownership Father, You are my owner and my keeper. Plant me where I will grow and trust You with … Read more
Children of the Corn: A Reason to Rejoice—Celebrate, Live Free, Love Free, Give Free Eastertide is a season of joy because the harvest is alive. We are not waiting for life—we are living it now. “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 (NKJV/ESV) The … Read more
Redemption establishes ownership—but resurrection establishes relationship. We are not only purchased—we are adopted. “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” — 1 John 3:1 (NKJV)“…that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” — (ESV) From Seed to Family The wheat metaphor … Read more
Eastertide is not simply a season of remembrance—it is a declaration of identity. Because Jesus rose, we are no longer lost, wandering seeds scattered in uncertainty. We are redeemed, gathered, planted, and secured in Him. “Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold… but with the precious blood of Christ.” — … Read more
1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Interdependence, RECONCILIATION. Independence says, I can do it myself; Interdependence says, I cannot do it alone; we need each other. The goal of interdependence in the church (and among churches) is to reflect the unity of the body of Christ in the midst of its diversity. God has gifted different parts of the body, including different … Read more
**Becoming Christlike – Respecting Others** During this season of Lent, strive to be free of bitterness and filled with the sweet taste of mercy. Is it possible to know and respect all people, especially those in our circles—family, friends, co-workers, and church members? It may seem daunting, but it is achievable through faith. Can we … Read more
The Meaning of Advent Advent, from the Latin word *adventus* meaning “arrival” or “coming,” originated in the 4th and 5th centuries as a preparation season for new Christians being baptized at Epiphany in January. Initially, Christians observed forty days of penance, prayer, and fasting. It was during the Middle Ages that Advent became associated with … Read more
Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day—a time of preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Christ Mass. It is a period of prayer and meditation on the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, as well as an expectation of the New Testament promise that Christ will come … Read more
