The evolution of me

I was like a chameleon, constantly changing colors to suit my environment. Then I learned a key truth.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieFebruary 14, 2022Author Jessica Brodieidentity in jesus, john 15:19, conform to world, How can I not conform to the world, romans 12:2, the real me, how do I stop worrying about fitting in, people pleaser Comments

Jesus and My Nap 180

I’ve always hated naps, but I’ve come to love them. In the last few years I’ve come to understand how tied in they are with my surrender to the Lord, my relinquishment of control on the tight grip I hold on life.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieFebruary 7, 2022Author Jessica Brodienaps, how to nap, learning to nap, nap and mental health, nap and spiritual surrender, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 63:1 Comments

What is My Identity in Christ?

I have firmly grasped my identity as a daughter of the King. That’s who I am, scars and all. Imperfections and all. It doesn’t matter what I did in the past or how many mistakes I made—what matters is that I choose to believe, repent, and follow Christ.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJanuary 31, 2022Author Jessica Brodieidentity in jesus, identity in christ, what does it mean to be christian, wht does a christian believe Comments

When I veer off-course

By nature, we humans are all sinners. But we can try our best to live holy, live right. We can try our best to walk on God‘s path, to achieve or at least strive for sanctification. On crooked walking and a reflection on off-course living.

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Black Coffee and My Spiritual Reset

My black coffee experiment is a lot like what I’m embracing in my spiritual and emotional life right now: a reset. It can be really important in times of overwhelm and difficulty to eliminate all the “noise” in your life. I think Jesus would agree. Through Scripture, God reminds us repeatedly that we are to push aside the complicated and embrace the pure, the true, the authentic.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJanuary 17, 2022Author Jessica Brodiespiritual reset, getting back to basics, embracing natural, god provides, minimalism, exodus 16:12, matthew 6:25-27, jesus said do not worry, jesus don't be anxious, black coffee spiritual reset, spiritual reset and healthy eating 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

How to Be a Friend Who Prays

Are you a praying friend? Should you be? A friend who prays for you knows the bond you share isn’t just in this world but also the “real” world: the eternal kingdom ruled by God the Father, the kingdom that has no end and transcends death, lasting for eternity. A praying friend knows the One who’s really in control of all things we worry about is God, and there’s no better way to deal with those worries than to bring them to Him, to lay them all down at His feet and ask Him for help.