When it comes to petitionary prayer, “Do you have the right to ask God for your requests?”When it comes to prayer, there are different aspects to consider. For example, prayer is mainly about communion with God. At its core, prayer should be a joyful connection with our creator, savior, and friend. But prayer also involves petitionary elements.In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus encourages us to ask, “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matt. 6:11 NIV) God expects us to “ask” for our needs, even though he already knows them.Additionally, prayer involves interceding for others. We should be confident in asking!Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

There are moments in life when everything hinges on a single question. Not a trivial question, but one that reorders how you see reality, suffering, hope, and even your own future. Easter confronts us with that kind of question: Did Jesus really rise from the dead—and if He did, what does that mean for my life right now?

This is not merely a doctrinal issue. It is not an abstract theological claim tucked neatly into a creed. The resurrection is either the defining event of human history—or it is nothing at all.

As we enter Passion Week, I have been reflecting on what it truly means for us to rediscover our identity in Christ and to live out His new life within us. Over the past few weeks, we have been laying a foundation—understanding who we are because of what Jesus has accomplished

Last week, we began exploring what it means to be in Christ—our new identity. And as we continue, the goal is not merely to gather information, but to renew our minds and fully embrace what God says is already true about us. Transformation in the Christian life does not begin with striving—it begins with revelation. It begins when we see clearly who we are because of Jesus.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

One of the fundamental questions people ask throughout life is simple but profound: Who am I? Closely related are other questions: Why was I created? What is my purpose? What gives my life meaning?Many people answer those questions by pointing to what they do. They define themselves by a career, an education, a role in the church, a family position, or personal success. However, Scripture directs us to a deeper answerLike, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

Recognizing your acceptance into God’s family and kingdom is essential for becoming the person God intends you to be. Understanding your authority as a believer begins with knowing you are fully accepted and adopted into God’s family.By the way, more on this important subject can be found in my book, Fulfill Your Dreams.

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Recognizing your adoption into God’s family and kingdom is crucial for becoming the person God intends for you. Understanding your authority as a believer starts with knowing you are fully accepted and adopted into God’s family. By the way, more on this important subject can be found in my book, Fulfill Your Dreams.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

If our understanding of the Father is skewed, then our Christian identity will also be distorted.Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life. Maybe your church background portrayed God as stern and judgmental. Perhaps your father or a father figure was strict or absent. None of these images accurately reflects our heavenly Father. Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father, embodying love, mercy, and grace!Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we must first have a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us. Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life.Our Christian identity is deeply connected to how we see God. If our understanding of the Father is skewed, then our Christian identity will also be distorted.Like, share and subscribe to stay connected!Plan your visit here!https://tinyurl.com/planavisitWebsite!https://www.passiontucson.org

If we want to rediscover our identity in Christ, we must start with the right foundation: the Father. Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we need a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us.