Tag Archives: Second Epistle to the Corinthians

Got Your Back

Posted on March 17, 2014 by ashleydwille

Going through a tough time? God Almighty says to you, “Remember, I’ve got your back.” Before the foundation of the world, the Lord decided to take care of absolutely everything for His beloved saints so that our victory in Him would … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged 2 corinthians 5, beloved god, calvary grace, Christ, christ jesus, christianity, emotional rest, faith, God, God's got your back, Gospel of Matthew, growth opportunities, holy bible, Holy Spirit, Lord, Messiah, new covenant, Religion and Spirituality, rivers of living water, Romans 7, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, spirituality, theology, work of the holy spirit, yoke | Leave a comment

Cycle of Double-mindedness

Posted on October 10, 2013 by ashleydwille

The illustration below from our homeschooling years shows one aspect of the cycle of double mindedness. Defining herself by her feelings and circumstances, the girl believes that she is somehow no longer the new creation that God says she is (2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged beloved god, calvary grace, Christ, christ jesus, christianity, circumstances, double mindedness, emotional rest, faith, First Epistle of John, God, guilt, Hebrews, HolySpirit, James, Jesu, jesus christ, John, Messiah, new covenant, Religion and Spirituality, Romans 7, school of the holy spirit, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, stress, theology, truth, work of the holy spirit, yoke | Leave a comment

Mercy and Grace

Posted on August 13, 2013 by ashleydwille

MERCY Mercy means “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.” Mercy is not getting what we deserve. Mercy moves the offender from a negative balance up to zero. “I’ve paid all … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged 2 corinthians 4, Christ, christ jesus, christianity, Crime, Divine grace, God, God's grace, God's mercy, grace, immense patience, Jesus, John, mercy, penalty, religion, resurrection of jesus christ, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, theology, wages of sin | 1 Comment

Pond

Posted on July 20, 2013 by ashleydwille

With his bamboo cane in hand, Fred Freedom sat still on a lily pad in his red polka dot bow tie. He gazed through his spectacles while his heart grieved. Beside him on an adjacent lily pad was his dear … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories/Narratives | Tagged 2 Corinthians, apostacy, calvary grace, christianity, cold heart, emotional rest, enemy tactics, Forgiveness, God, health, heart, heart for God, Jesu, jesus christ, John, lily pad, living waters, Lord, lukewarm, Messiah, nature, new covenant, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, spirituality, yoke | Leave a comment

Wash Before Use

Posted on July 17, 2013 by ashleydwille

The heavy monogrammed duffel bag landed with a thud on top of the red plaid quilt covering his four-poster wooden bed. Out of the duffel side pocket, Marshall grabbed his latest ESPN sports magazine. Stepping on the heel of each … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories/Narratives | Tagged appearances, blind, calvary grace, Christ, clean the inside of the cup, cleanliness, clear vision, comparison, condemnation, ESPN, family, Glass, God, Holy Spirit, home, human reasoning, Jesu, Jesus, judgment, log in your eye, new covenant, outward appearance, performance, pride, Psalm, purity, Religion and Spirituality, Righteousness, Romans 7, Samuel, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, spiritual eyes, Tour de France, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

Vessels

Posted on February 1, 2013 by ashleydwille

“At least I’m not fat and spotted like you!” fumed the crystal vase as she sparkled wildly under the track lighting. She leaned over and stuck out her tongue. “Shut your mouth!” snapped the wooden mixing bowl with a huff … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories/Narratives | Tagged Chantilly Oise, Crystal, First Epistle to the Thessalonians, God, Jesus, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, Track lighting, Vase | Leave a comment

Victory

Posted on January 22, 2013 by ashleydwille

Absolute surrender. The glory of His majesty More than I can bear Soaring through timeless days In the surge of His embrace On the wings of His will. Overwhelming awareness. In absolutely everything His mighty power rules So brilliant and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged 2 corinthians 2, absolute surrender, Christ, christianity, Creator deity, faith, God, Isaiah, Jesus, Lord, New International Version, religion, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, wings like eagles | Leave a comment

Love Splash

Posted on January 22, 2013 by ashleydwille

Your grace and glory Flood my soul Spilling your love Into my heart Splashing glimpses of heaven Into my mind Buoying my needy soul To its needful place Of rest In You. (2002) Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged beloved god, calvary grace, Christ, christ jesus, christianity, emotional rest, holy bible, Matthew, new covenant, Religion and Spirituality, rivers of living water, sabbath rest, school of the holy spirit, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, work of the holy spirit | Leave a comment

Caution

Posted on October 30, 2011 by ashleydwille

Caution is necessary in dealing with certain individuals. Whether these people are genuinely saved and off course, or wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing, they certainly know how to stir up trouble and shut down the work of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, HolySpirit, Jesu, Satan, Second Epistle to the Corinthians, Spirit of the Lord | Leave a comment

He’s Alive

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ashleydwille

Years ago late one autumn in our Living Waters small group, we finished sharing issues and stood in circle to pray over the needs of the group. We bowed our heads and one by one we took turns as usual. … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories/Narratives | Tagged Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Hugh Ross, Jesu, jesus christ, prayer, Second Epistle to the Corinthians | 1 Comment

Images

Posted on September 9, 2011 by ashleydwille

Often I hear people ooh-ing and aah-ing over images. We live with beautiful images swirling all around us: winking at us on TV, staring at us on billboards, seducing us in magazines and intriguing us online. These images seem to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged Beauty, God, health, Illusion, Optical illusion, Photograph, Satan, Second Epistle to the Corinthians | Leave a comment

Stories

Posted on August 22, 2011 by ashleydwille

Everyone loves a good story. We remember delighting in them as little children. We listened to them in school. We hear them today in the media. And stories run the gamut, don’t they? There are love stories, tragic stories, fairy-tale … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays/Teachings | Tagged Christ, Cosmic King, Epistle to the Hebrews, Epistle to the Philippians, God, Jesus, Second Epistle to the Corinthians | Leave a comment