Walking in Grace

Tag: bible

  • Esau Despised His Birthright—

    the sacred inheritance of God’s promises — for something as fleeting as a bowl of stew. So too do addicts (as we once were) trade away the treasure of their very souls, God’s image within them, for a momentary “fix.” They choose the comfort of immediate relief over the weighty, glorious inheritance they could have…

  • He Restores What the Locusts Ate

    June 25, 2025 – My 63rd Birthday Today I turn 63. And I can say with full confidence: this has been the year of seeing and hearing.The Lord, in His mercy, opened my eyes and unstopped my ears. I am awake—truly awake. And this birthday feels more like a re-birth. For years, I clung to…

  • Forged in Fire: How Trials Build Endurance

    (James 1 Reflection)June 19, 2025 | By Inez Como I woke at 3 a.m. this morning — not in distress, but in stillness. My mind wasn’t racing with fear or regret like it once would have. Instead, James chapter 1 was pressing on my heart, quietly and firmly, like the whisper of the Holy Spirit…

  • What I Couldn’t Find in the Church

    And Found in Christ Alone, and His Word There was a time when I thought I was doing everything right: attending church, staying active in ministry, seeking counsel when I felt overwhelmed. And yet, in my most desperate seasons—when I was battling strongholds, confusion, and relapse—I couldn’t find the help I truly needed within the…

  • Without a Shield: Why Faith Matters in Spiritual Warfare

    The Art of Becoming “He walked with Jesus, but not in faith.” Judas Iscariot stood in the presence of the Son of God.He heard divine truth, witnessed miracles, and shared meals with the Savior.But John 6:64–71 tells us plainly—he did not believe. This is no small detail. This is the warning. “But there are some…

  • Walking into the Fog

    My Journey Through Alcohol Addiction Even though I was raised in a church-going Baptist family—however dysfunctional—we went to church faithfully. Growing up as one of eleven children, positioned right in the middle, seventh to be precise, I was surrounded by religious activity but lacked spiritual awareness. Alcoholism was never discussed or explained; its dangers never…

  • Not Replaced—Redeemed

    Placement: Mind Renewal / Wounds & Healing God doesn’t substitute our pain with something else, but transforms what once caused sorrow into joy. This breakthrough marks a new depth in my healing and understanding of redemption, from John 16:16–22 This is huge for me. For so long, I thought healing meant God would replace everything…