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

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

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

Second chances at redemption

Just like cleaning out my daughters’ overwhelmingly messy, disorganized room gave them a fresh new place to sleep at night, we also get a fresh start in Jesus. But sometimes, it’s hard to let our past mistakes go and truly accept God’s grace. My blog for today on claiming our redemption.