An exploration of how the hyperfocus on ourselves, without submission to God, can lead to tragic consequences. The article uses the story of the Garden of Eden and other biblical narrative to explore how being overly preoccupied with ourselves without the guidance of God can be our downfall. In this video, the speaker reads the article and further comments on some of the points touched on in the article.
30 Mar 2025
When the Old Default is Unacceptable
When faced with friction, we can feel compelled to respond by fighting fire with fire. After we accept Christ, though, it very quickly becomes apparent that this posture is no longer acceptable.
20 Mar 2025
Reflecting on the Book of Jonah - Commentary
Commentary on the 'Reflecting on the Book of Jonah' article
20 Mar 2025
Reflecting on the book of Jonah
The goodness of God is not to be gatekept. Like a delicious desert, we should want to tell everyone about Him!
20 Feb 2025
Pruned for More
The Lord’s pruning is an act of love, to you and to others.
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
5 Feb 2025
When we Rebel
The deceit of disobedience is that it can feel like liberation, but the consequences will show up one way or another.
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
30 Sept 2024
Understanding Our Nature Pt 3: Dying to Adam, Living in Christ
In this final part, I touch on the next steps after giving your life to Christ. The decision is made in a single moment, but the reality of this decision unfolds over the course of the rest of our life on earth.
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
30 Sept 2024
Understanding Our Nature Pt 2: Our need for a Saviour and His Role
In part 1, we discussed the human inheritance from Adam, which can feel a little depressing. There is hope though… in this next part, I delve into humanity’s need for Jesus and how only He can save us and grant us that ticket to life with our Maker.
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
30 Sept 2024
Understanding Our Nature Pt 1: Our Inheritance from Adam
One of the realities of humanity I’ve come to learn about and understand in my walk with the Lord is the fact that humans are not inherently good, at least not in God’s eyes. Yes, we can have qualities that are positive and beneficial, but this doesn’t automatically buy us a free ticket to heaven. In this piece, I attempt to explain why that is and how it all began with Adam in the Garden of Eden.
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4 Aug 2024
The Beauty of the Secret Place
A short reflection on how, through honesty in the presence of God, we can obtain renewed hope in trying times
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25 Jul 2024
Taste & See
A testimony about finding a firm foundation in God
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25 Jul 2024
Beware of the Thorns
We can often have wilful blindness to the thorns that choke out the word of God from our lives.
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25 Jul 2024
When the Focus Is on God’s Purposes
An exploration of the victories that can be won when we walk selflessly and trust God
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
25 Jul 2024
Our Downfall: ‘Self’
An exploration of how the hyperfocus on ourselves, without submission to God, can lead to tragic consequences
To hear more, visit nicoleasare.substack.com (https://nicoleasare.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-spotify-open-access)
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