Tag Archives: new covenant

The Finality of the Cross

Posted on January 20, 2017 by ashleydwille

“E finito!” “Esta terminado!” “C’est fini!” “It is finished,” means just that. It is finished. But… what exactly is finished? All the work for the payment for all sin for all mankind is fully and totally complete (John 19:30)! The … Continue reading →

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Renew the Covenant?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by ashleydwille

The idea of renewing the covenant is blasphemy. Let me explain. The New Covenant is Almighty God’s covenant. It is not ours. The New Covenant is an unconditional or unilateral covenant. That means we have no part in it. This is … Continue reading →

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Do Not Nullify Grace

Posted on May 5, 2016 by ashleydwille

Do not nullify the grace of God. In Galatians 2:21, Paul states, “I do not ignore or nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor], for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged beloved god, christianity, condemnation, emotional rest, faith, Galatians 2, God's love, grace, jesus christ, loving yourself as God does, Messiah, new covenant, new nature, Religion and Spirituality, Romans 7, school of the holy spirit, shame, sin, spirituality, stress, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

RE: Union

Posted on April 17, 2016 by ashleydwille

Midline cracks Rupture The ancient barrier Between us Chunks and pieces tumble Stirring clouds of dust and debris Clouding my vision The barrier arose Stone by stone With rain and strain Reinforced With pain and disdain As billows settle A … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged beloved god, brokenness, christianity, Forgiveness, holy matrimony, Holy Spirit, loving your wife, marital growth, Marriage, marriage covenant, new covenant, oneness in marriage, Psalm, Relationships, religion, Religion and Spirituality, restoration, reunion | Leave a comment

Never Fall Again

Posted on July 24, 2015 by ashleydwille

Can you imagine a life without falling?? There is a way to protect ourselves from falling. The secret hides in the word, humility. Humility is not weakness. Humility is strength under control. Like a wild horse trained to listen and respond … Continue reading →

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Good and Perfect Gifts

Posted on June 11, 2015 by ashleydwille

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Good and perfect gifts…? What do we imagine as “good and perfect gifts” from God? … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged adversity, book of James, boundaries, Calvary, calvary grace, Christ, christ jesus, faith, Forgiveness, Fruit, fruit of the spirit, gifts, God, God's discipline, good and perfect gift, grace, hebrews 12, holy bible, Holy Spirit, James 1:17, jesus christ, Messiah, new covenant, rejoicing, Religion and Spirituality, rivers of living water, Romans 7, spiritual growth, Suffering, trials, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

Naked and Thankful

Posted on March 2, 2015 by ashleydwille

Who’s naked? I am. I live naked before God. Really. I realize that may sound kind of scary. But between me and Him, I am just transparent and raw. Fully exposed. And I am not ashamed of my humanity because I … Continue reading →

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Romans 8 Days

Posted on February 10, 2015 by ashleydwille

In case you haven’t noticed, living in Romans 8 is now essential. If you haven’t already learned how to live in Romans 8, now is the time. Ask the LORD to teach you. The body of Christ on a moment by moment basis must live … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged abiding in Christ, beloved god, boldness, calvary grace, Christ, crucified life, First Epistle to the Corinthians, freedom in Christ, God, holy bible, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Life, life in the Spirit, Light, listening ear, Lord, Messiah, new covenant, new nature, obedience to the Spirit, Religion and Spirituality, rivers of living water, romans 8, school of the holy spirit, spirituality, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

Devil Worship

Posted on January 23, 2015 by ashleydwille

Are you unknowingly practicing devil worship? If the kingdom of light is your home, then your association with darkness is terminated. Broken is the power of darkness and all ties with it severed by the power of Christ who lives in you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged beloved god, Calvary, Christ, christianity, darkness, emotional rest, Evil, faithful, God, Gospel of Matthew, greed, guilt, holy bible, holy light, HolySpirit, human understanding, Jesus, light of God, light of life, lust, new covenant, power of Christ, Religion and Spirituality, rivers of living water, Romans 7, school of the holy spirit, sex addiction, shame, sin, sinning, stress, word of god, work of the holy spirit, yoke of Christ | Leave a comment

Baby Rescue

Posted on December 16, 2014 by ashleydwille

Early one afternoon I busied myself finishing a story I was working on while waiting for the 2:30 carpool hour. Our neighborhood is directly across the street from the school, so I can leave as late as 2:45 and still … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories/Narratives | Tagged 1 Kings, baby rescue, beloved god, calvary grace, Christ, christ jesus, faith, God, Holy Spirit, holy whisper, jesus christ, Lord, new covenant, Religion and Spirituality, school of the holy spirit, still small voice, stress, stroller safety, Voice of God, work of the holy spirit, yoke | Leave a comment

Fear of Man

Posted on November 9, 2014 by ashleydwille

Did you ever stop to think…that the fear of man is a form of slavery? How so? Because we are slaves to whatever controls us (2 Pet. 2:9). When we fear others, we lose our God-given freedom and allow them … Continue reading →

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Grief

Posted on October 30, 2014 by ashleydwille

My little bed is more comfortable now. I moved it up here on top of this rusted-out washer and dryer. I hung up the towel so it could dry. Then I folded it over the doubled-up rug I found under … Continue reading →

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