https://www.familiadediosdayton.org https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/nuestra-historia <h3> <span> NUESTRA HISTORIA </span> </h3> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> La Familia Carranza llegó a Minnesota procedente de Guatemala el 15 de enero de 2007. Al principio los acompañó solo su hijo Marcos, entonces de 13 años. Después se les unió su otro hijo, Israel. </span> </div> <div> <span> El superintendente de distrito y su esposa los esperaron en el aeropuerto con el equipo indispensable. Abrigos, gorras, guantes y botas para nieve. Estaba nevando y la temperatura era de 15° centígrados bajo cero. Los primeros tres meses de estadía en Minnesota fueron para conocer el Distrito en compañía del superintendente de Distrito y su esposa Ronda.   </span> </div> <div> <span> Aunque la familia Carranza fue invitada para trabajar con los hispanos, solo había una familia hispana en todo el distrito, y la iban a conocer varios meses más tarde.     </span> </div> <div> <span>   </span> </div> <div> <span> "El comienzo de la obra no fue sencillo. No conocíamos a los hispanos y no sabíamos dónde buscarlos. No podíamos salir a las calles porque lo único que encontrábamos era frío y nieve. Además, la ley de Estados Unidos no da libertad para ir tocando puerta por puerta como lo haríamos en Latinoamérica. La primera familia que se acercó y que hablaba español fue la familia Lima. Rosendo y Leila asistían a la Iglesia de Brooklyn Center, y eran originarios de Cabo Verde, en África. Aunque su idioma nativo es el portugués, ellos fueron el primer recurso que Dios nos dio para trabajar. Luego llegó la familia López. Oscar y Sonia, originarios de El Salvador y de origen nazareno. Ellos, al no hallar Iglesia del Nazareno hispana en Minnesota, se congregaban en otra denominación. Cuando les comunicamos que la Iglesia estaba iniciando obra hispana, ellos llegaron a Brooklyn Center y regresaron a su Iglesia. La familia López había estado orando por ocho años para que la Iglesia del Nazareno iniciara obra hispana en Minnesota. Esta fue la buena gente con la que Dios bendijo el inicio de nuestro Ministerio en USA." </span> </div> <div> <span>   </span> </div> <div> <span> En el mes de abril de 2007 se inició una clase de Escuela Dominical en español. Cony, mi esposa, fue la maestra y los Lima y López los alumnos. Para entonces, yo viajaba cada domingo por una Iglesia americana diferente presentando el Ministerio hispano por todo el Distrito. Con la llegada de la primavera ya se pudo salir a las calles e ir a conocer la Ciudad. Con mi hijo Marcos comenzamos a ir a los campos de fútbol a jugar y hacer amigos para invitarlos a la Iglesia.  </span> </div> <div> <span> El primer servicio fue el 10 de mayo, cuando celebramos el día de la madre. Hubo cuatro madres invitadas, y ese día Dios nos concedió la primera conversión. María Edith Silva, colombiana, había ido de compras a una tienda hispana donde le entregamos una invitación para que llegara al culto. Cuando leyó Iglesia del Nazareno recordó que era la Iglesia a la que algunos miembros de su familia asistían en Cali, Colombia. Ella llegó al servicio y fue el primer fruto que Dios nos concedió. </span> </div> </div> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:11:07 GMT https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/nuestra-historia https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/nuestros-pastores <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> NUESTROS PASTORES </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> </span> </div> <span> <div> <span> Los Pastores llegaron a Minnesota procedentes de Guatemala el 15 de enero de 2007. Al principio los acompañó solo su hijo Marcos, entonces de 13 años. Después se les unió su otro hijo, Saúl Jr. </span> <br/> <span> Aunque la familia Carranza fue invitada para trabajar con los hispanos, solo había una familia hispana en todo el distrito, y la iban a conocer varios meses más tarde.     </span> <br/> <span> La primera Familia que se acercó y que hablaba español fue la familia Lima. Rosendo y Leila asistían a la Iglesia de Brooklyn Center, y eran originarios de Cabo Verde, en África. Aunque su idioma nativo es el portugués, ellos fueron el primer recurso que Dios nos dio para trabajar. Luego llegó la familia López. Oscar y Sonia, originarios de El Salvador y de origen nazareno. Ellos, al no hallar Iglesia del Nazareno hispana en Minnesota, se congregaban en otra denominación. Cuando les comunicamos que la Iglesia estaba iniciando obra hispana, ellos llegaron a Brooklyn Center y regresaron a su Iglesia. La familia López había estado orando por ocho años para que la Iglesia del Nazareno iniciara obra hispana en Minnesota. Esta fue la buena gente con la que Dios Bendijo el inicio de nuestro Ministerio en USA. </span> <br/> <span> El primer servicio fue el 10 de mayo, cuando celebramos el día de la madre. Hubo cuatro madres invitadas, y ese día Dios nos concedió la primera conversión. María Edith Silva, colombiana, había ido de compras a una tienda hispana donde le entregamos una invitación para que llegara al culto. Cuando leyó Iglesia del Nazareno recordó que era la Iglesia a la que algunos miembros de su familia asistían en Cali, Colombia. Ella llegó al servicio y fue el primer fruto que Dios nos concedió. </span> <br/> </div> </span> <div> <span> </span> </div> </div> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:18:43 GMT https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/nuestros-pastores https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/how-to-create-margin-in-your-finances <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Fri, 12 May 2023 09:11:52 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/how-to-create-margin-in-your-finances latest posts thumbnail main image https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/the-truth-about-how-to-earn-gods-love <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Fri, 12 May 2023 08:59:21 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/the-truth-about-how-to-earn-gods-love promo thumbnail main image https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/the-abcs-of-christ-centered-relationships <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Tue, 09 May 2023 09:15:56 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/the-abcs-of-christ-centered-relationships latest posts thumbnail main image https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/3-lies-about-money-the-truths-to-master-them <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Sun, 07 May 2023 09:17:06 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/3-lies-about-money-the-truths-to-master-them latest posts thumbnail main image https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:30:10 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines faith thumbnail main image https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/how-should-christians-handle-cancel-culture <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do. <br/> Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life. <br/> Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does “identity in Christ” mean? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> You are forgiven (1 John 1:9) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are accepted (Romans 15:7) </span> </li> <li> <span> You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5) </span> </li> <li> <span> You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you? <br/> <br/> Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice. <br/> <br/> In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful: <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read: </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty"> What is Your Identity in Christ? </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Watch: </span> <span>   </span> <span>     </span> <a href="/online-messages"> Identity &amp; Action </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> TAGS:  </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <a href="/articles"> Black Lives Matter </a> <span> <span> | Martin Luther King Jr. | </span> </span> <span> Race and Ethnicity </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you! </span> </p> </div> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:55:32 GMT jaime@iglesiatech.com (Jaime Here) https://www.familiadediosdayton.org/how-should-christians-handle-cancel-culture faith thumbnail main image