Responsibly Authentic

Week 52: Loving John speaks of the new commandment in Christ, which is a commandment from the beginning—love God, love each other.  Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/loving Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 51: Anger 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 Full article post: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/anger Mid week post: This little light of mine Let His word in you shine by ref...

Week 50: Lazy Paul instructs us to use the gifts of God fervently, passionately, enthusiastically. • Live fully • Hearts on fire • For Christ Jesus • Make every moment count. Full article post: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/lazy Mid week post: Hosea 6:6 “I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings. But like Adam, you broke...

Week 49: Alienated How do we instead show our love so that newcomers do not feel alienated? Love like Jesus loved, embrace others who are different than us. Full article post: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/alienated Mid week post: God’s Word Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 Nov 24, 2021 https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/gods...

Week 48: Irritated I Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/irritated Mid week post: God’s Word Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 Nov 24, 2021 https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/gods-word Mailing List: https://www.respo...

Week 47: Distress Paul’s words are so comforting to us. If God is with us, who can ever be against us? Amen to that. Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/distress Mid week post: Plan B Faith is a funny thing.  We profess to have faith: faith in God, faith in Christ Jesus, faith in the Holy Spirit.  But yet, we doubt. Nov 17, 2021 https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-we...

Week 46: Renewal As I sit here, it is fall. I see the leaves break from their bonds to the tree as the wind gently blows, only to be released to the ground below. Just like our sin is removed, blowing away from us, allowing for renewal in the spring. God’s design in nature is fulfilling our desire for second chances. Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/renewal Mid week po...

Week 45: Troubled When we are feeling troubled or anxious, turning to God and seeking His peace will help put our soul at ease. Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/troubled Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 44: Startled or Shocked Today, we have God's words and miracles of times past all in one text, so it is easier for us to believe and trust. As well, we have each other to support our belief in God.. Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/startled Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 43: Lost We all are lost, lost to sin, lost to lust, last to worldly idols. We are all found by God and forgiven by His grace. Midweek post: Praise for they loved human praise more than praise from God. John 12:43 https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/praise Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/lost Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 42: Proud Our pride can separate us from our chosen Destiny. It can close us off to the blessings God has in store for us. Our pride can shut out the good that others can offer. Jesus wants us to love others, accept others, give ourselves to others, and be the love in the world, sharing His light Midweek post: Build your house upon the Rock Habits are fundamentals, a central or primary princi...

Week 41: Alone With God, we are never alone. God tells us in Matthew 28:20; He is always with us. And when we are still, we can feel Him carrying us as we are His children, safe in His loving arms. When people let you down, as they will, turn to God, trust in God, and feel God's presence. Midweek post: I Corinthians 15:10 If you are like me, you berate yourself for your past. Things that are long...

Week 40: Anxiety God desires that we find peace and rest in Him. God wants us to have an easy mind full of love and light. God does not want us to feel burdened or heavy Midweek post: Romans 8:28 For many years I fought for my own will, my own desires. But what does God want for our lives? https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/romans-828 Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/bi...

Week 39: Strong How do we build muscle? By tearing down muscle fibers and building stronger bonds in their place. The same is true with our spiritual strength. We need to tear down what we think we know and build ourselves up by praying to God, reading His Word, and trusting in Him. Midweek post: Hello, my name is Christine, and I am a Martha https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/martha Fu...

Week 38: Compassion God wants us to love, give grace, and compassion to all. Midweek post: Worthy of Love Pray for those who do not feel worthy of love. https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/worthy-of-love Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/compassion Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 37: Mournful On the other side of mourning is hope. In Daniel’s dreams (Chapter 10), God sends his angel, Gabriel, once again to Daniel. In Verse 19, Gabriel tells Daniel that he is very precious to God, to be encouraged and be strong. Midweek post: Setting Boundaries God did so well to set the example of boundaries: Heaven and earth, day and night. We only need to follow His example. https:/...

Week 36: Detached God is our strength if we allow Him. God is our shepherd, our leader, our refuge. God is safety and stability, our shepherd. Midweek post: Trust and Obey Trust and obey, for there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. See what Job says about trusting in God. https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/trust-and-obey Full article: https://www.responsiblyaut...

Week 35: Judgement “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:37 Midweek post: My Body https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/my-body Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/judgement Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 34: Cruel A friend of mine once said, “hurt people, hurt people”. Meaning people who are hurting on the inside will lash out and hurt others.  How true this is. Midweek post: Learning to Pray https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/learning-how-to-pray Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/cruel Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 33: Weary This is what the LORD says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, Godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls…. Jeremiah 6:16; Seek out God  Midweek post: Learning to Pray https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/learning-how-to-pray Full article: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/weary Mailing List: https:...

Week 32: Wrath We are angered because we feel disrespected, not loved, not valued just as God felt. We similarly express our anger and wrath. We have choices on the other side of wrath and anger. As always, we need to pray for guidance. Midweek post: Thin line between brave and stupid https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/thin-line Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestu...

Week 31: Secure Only through praying and trusting in God’s word can we feel secure with the ground firmly beneath our feet Midweek post: Tempted to Leave https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/tempted-to-leave Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/secure Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 30: Stressed Lessening our overloaded, calming our stressed-out selves, and allowing Him in is the only way to get back to peace and alleviate stress. Midweek post: Religious Shame https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/religious-shame Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/stressed Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 29: Yearning Ecclesiastes tells us to live fully, and then Song of Songs tells us to love passionately. We have only a short time on this earth, do not waste it. Midweek post: Running ahead of God https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/running-ahead-of-god Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/yearning Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/contact

Week 28: Fretful Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done Midweek post: Filter your expectations through God https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/mid-week/filter-your-expectations-through-god Full article https://www.responsiblyauthentic.com/biblestudy/fretful Mailing List: https://www.responsiblyauthentic...