2008-08-01T16:58:35-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/identity http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/As-Long-As-You-re-Following-4012 2008-08-01T16:58:35-05:00 Following is exactly what Jesus has commanded those of us who belong to Him to do. His often-repeated command is, "Follow Me." To the extent that we are following the One who's supposed to be in front of us, the happier we are. To the extent we're unhitched and off on our own, we're not very happy. Things work as long as we're following. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/The-Same-Old-Baggage-5610 2008-07-21T11:47:20-05:00 Why does Jesus ask us if we want to get well? Because sometimes we're afraid to change. We've gotten used to playing the victim role, the loser role. We've settled into an identity that revolves around that same old baggage. Notice the man didn't just say "Yes." He responded with a nobody cares complaint. He's gotten used to being the guy with the problem, he was stuck in his victim identity, but Jesus acts miraculously and that man walks away carrying what had been carrying him for years. http://shop6.gospelcom.net/epages/GospelDirect.storefront/en/Product/2485BK 2008-05-02T12:02:12-05:00 Somewhere between the ages of 8 and 12, things can get a little weird, particularly for young girls. Suddenly things that used to seem cool to do with mom or dad, don’t seem so cool anymore. As the urges for self-identity and independence from parents begins to develop. https://shop6.gospelcom.net/epages/GospelDirect.storefront/en/Product/BI4413 2008-01-17T10:01:56-05:00 True Identity approaches issues you may be facing in an honest way. It connects the life-changing truth of God’s Word to your everyday life, and focuses on the overarching theme of identity, emphasizing who you are in God’s eyes. As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, you’ll be encouraged.