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      <title>Your Comprehensive Guide to One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE</title>
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      <description>Explore One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE, offering worship services, counseling, youth programs, and more.</description>
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      <description>Explore how One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE is embracing trends like digital transformation and youth engagement.</description>
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      In the heart of Hockessin, DE, 
  
  
      
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   is embracing exciting new trends transforming how community churches engage and serve. From digital outreach to innovative worship methods, community churches are evolving to meet the spiritual and practical needs of their congregations.
    
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      1. Embracing Digital Transformation
    
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      Community churches, including One in Christ, are leveraging technology to expand their reach. This includes offering 
  
  
      
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     Enabling participation from home, fostering deeper connections across distances.
  
    
    
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     Using platforms like Facebook and Instagram to share messages, events, and daily devotionals.
  
    
    
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      2. Focus on Youth Engagement
    
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      Youth ministry programs are being revitalized with contemporary approaches to engage young members effectively. At One in Christ Community Church, this includes:
    
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      3. Expanding Community Outreach
    
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      Community outreach remains a cornerstone of church mission, with trends leaning towards more inclusive and varied initiatives. One in Christ Community Church is actively involved in:
    
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      Ecological Initiatives:
    
      
      
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     Expanding opportunities for all ages and abilities to participate in community service.
  
    
    
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      4. Diversifying Worship Experiences
    
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      The traditional worship service is being enhanced by diverse experiences that cater to different preferences and spiritual needs. One in Christ offers:
    
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     Incorporating contemporary music alongside traditional hymns to reach diverse congregations.
  
    
    
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      5. Innovative Fundraising Methods
    
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      To support their programs, churches like One in Christ are adopting creative fundraising strategies. This includes:
    
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      Join the Movement at One in Christ Community Church
    
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      Discover how One in Christ Community Church is embracing these trends by joining their services, programs, or outreach initiatives. Visit their website or contact them directly to participate and experience community church evolution firsthand.
    
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      <title>AI and Faith: Embracing Technology at One in Christ Community Church</title>
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      <description>Discover how One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE, integrates AI to enhance worship and community outreach, blending tradition with technology.</description>
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      <title>Essential Home Maintenance Checklist for a Safe and Happy Home</title>
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      <description>Discover a comprehensive home maintenance checklist to keep your home safe and comfortable with tips from One in Christ Community Church.</description>
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      At One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE, we care deeply about the wellbeing of our community members. As part of our commitment to support and guide, we've compiled a comprehensive home maintenance checklist to help you maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
    
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      The Importance of Regular Home Maintenance
    
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      Just as in our spiritual lives, keeping our homes in good order requires regular attention and care. A well-maintained home not only ensures safety but also brings peace of mind, allowing you to focus on other important aspects of life, such as engaging in 
  
  
      
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      Monthly Home Maintenance Tasks
    
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      Seasonal Home Maintenance Tasks
    
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      Spring and Summer
    
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      Service Heating System:
    
      
      
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     Schedule a professional tune-up to prepare for colder months.
  
    
    
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      Clean Chimney:
    
      
      
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     Hire a professional to remove soot and obstructions, reducing fire risk.
  
    
    
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     Drain and cover them to prevent freezing and bursting pipes.
  
    
    
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      Annual Home Maintenance Tasks
    
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      Deep Clean Carpets and Rugs:
    
      
      
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     Hire professional cleaners to maintain hygiene and extend lifespan.
  
    
    
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      Inspect Plumbing:
    
      
      
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     Look for leaks and water pressure issues to prevent water damage.
  
    
    
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      Review Home Emergency Plans:
    
      
      
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     Update and practice your family’s emergency response plan, ensuring everyone knows the procedures.
  
    
    
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      Community Resources and Support
    
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      One in Christ Community Church is not only a spiritual haven but also a resource for practical guidance. Consider participating in our 
  
  
      
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    community outreach initiatives
  
  
      
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   to further enrich your life and the lives of others.
    
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      Maintaining your home doesn’t have to be daunting. With this checklist, you can systematically take care of essential tasks, ensuring your home remains a safe and pleasant place for your family. As always, One in Christ Community Church is here to support you in both practical and spiritual journeys. We invite you to join our 
  
  
      
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    weekly worship services
  
  
      
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   to share in community and faith.
    
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      If you found this checklist helpful, consider sharing it with friends or joining us at One in Christ Community Church for more guidance and support. Together, we can build stronger homes and a stronger community.
    
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
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           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
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           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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            You are forgiven (1 John 1:9)
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
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            You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
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           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
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           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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           Black Lives Matter
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            | Martin Luther King Jr. |
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           Race and Ethnicity
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
           &#xD;
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           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
           &#xD;
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      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
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           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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      <title>The ABCs of Christ-Centered Relationships</title>
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
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           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
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           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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            You are forgiven (1 John 1:9)
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
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            You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
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           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
           &#xD;
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           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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           Black Lives Matter
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            | Martin Luther King Jr. |
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           LCBC stands for Lives Changed By Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Pennsylvania. Find the location closest to you or join us for Church Online. We can’t wait to connect with you!
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      <title>3 Lies About Money &amp; the Truths to Master Them</title>
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
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           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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            You are forgiven (1 John 1:9)
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
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            You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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           Black Lives Matter
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            | Martin Luther King Jr. |
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      <title>How Do I Find My Identity in Christ?</title>
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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            You are forgiven (1 John 1:9)
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
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            You are God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
           &#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      &lt;br/&gt;&#xD;
      
           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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           People are often fascinated by the journey of discovering individual identity. At some point in your life, you’ve probably taken a personality test, figured out your astrological sign, or taken an online quiz to figure out what flavor of Doritos you are. All of these try to tell us who we are and where we belong in the world.
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           We might also try to find our identity in our work, our marital status, or our income. The only problem is that these things aren't guaranteed to stay the same. When we base the core of who we are on something that can change at a moment’s notice, we set ourselves up to feel lost and confused when they do.
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           Before you start to panic, there’s good news – we can discover our identity in Christ, who is always consistent and never-changing (Hebrews 13:8). But what does that even mean, and how can we do that?
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           What does “identity in Christ” mean?
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           Let’s answer this question with another question: what are some ways you can tell how someone else defines their identity? Perhaps they’ve told you about their ethnic heritage and their strong family ties. Maybe they’ve shared about a personal value or belief and how it impacts the way they live their life.
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           Identity in Christ works the same way. It starts with thinking of yourself as part of his family; sharing in his values and incorporating them into your life. It becomes part of who you are and informs the decisions you make each day. When people ask you about yourself, you share about the influence Jesus has in your life. Not only that, others will be able to tell where your identity is by what they observe of you (Galatians 5:22-23).
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            You are forgiven (1 John 1:9)
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            You are accepted (Romans 15:7)
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            You were made with a purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
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            You are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27)
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           Look at these powerful truths! How would your life be different today if you saw yourself the way God sees you? How would your identity change if it was based on these things that God says about you?
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           Where you find your identity matters. You can base it on your career, but you could lose your job. You can form it around what people think of you, but their opinions can waver. You can place your identity in health, relationships, or accomplishments, but they can change at a moment’s notice.
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           In contrast, God’s word never will (Hebrews 13:8). Your zodiac sign, your personality type, or your Doritos flavor might say something about who you are, but none of that can override what God says about you. When you root your identity in him, you can rest assured that what he says about you is absolute, unshakeable truth. If you’re ready to dive deeper and learn more about your identity in Christ, here are some resources you might find helpful:
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