Believe – Page 2 – Judith Vander Wege

23 Jul 2023

The Day God’s Heart Broke

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: believe, captivity to sin, Choose Life, death defeated, forgiveness, God defeats sin, God desires our fellowship, God is love, God was in Christ, God's Triumph over evil, Jesus is victorious, reconciling world to self, redeemed by Servant/Messiah, repentance, Rescued by Mercy, Why God? suffering | 0

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18). My sister and her family have been suffering a lot lately. She has cancer in several places and other … Continued

24 Mar 2023

Why is Good Friday Good?

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: God uses evil for good, love frees, Purpose, redeemed by Servant/Messiah, redemption, Rescued by Mercy, Resurrection | 1

We are approaching Good Friday. On that day, Christians focus on the death of Jesus. He was not a victim. He willingly suffered and died in order to pay the price of our sin so we could be made right … Continued

16 Apr 2022

I Am the Resurrection

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: death defeated, Easter, I AM, I AM, Resurrection | 1

The Coffee Break leader said, “We want to give our condolences to Judy, who lost her husband, I piped up, “He’s not lost. I know exactly where he is.” Yes, because of Jesus’ resurrection, and my husband, Paul’s, faith in him, … Continued

23 Mar 2021

Who is Jesus Christ To You?

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: Convictions, God was in Christ, Praise Poem, relationship with Jesus, Savior, Transformation | 0

To many, he is just a man who lived over 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things before dying on a Roman Cross. To others, he is nothing at all—they don’t even … Continued

22 Jan 2021

We Were Bound, Now Redeemed

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: God uses evil for good., grace, heavenly plan, Jesus atoned, Rescued by Mercy, Why God? suffering | 0

“In the Fullness of Time”… (when the time was right)… God acted to redeem humans and make us his children. Since He went to such an extreme to make us his children, surely He will act again in our time … Continued

15 Jan 2021

Martin Luther King, Jr. Led Nonviolent Protests

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: God is love, God uses evil for good, grace, loving gives courage., Martin Luther King, MLK.JR. | 0

On this, Martin Luther King, Jr’s, birthday, we should remember this great man’s contribution to America. He led people in passive resistance for equal rights for black people. He believed nonviolence was the morally right way to protest. I think … Continued

18 Dec 2020

I Am Bethlehem

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: Christmas, Depression, God was in Christ, grace, joy | 0

“But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons,” Galatians 4:4-5. We expect Christmas … Continued

28 Jul 2020

Questions about Running the Race

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: Apologetics, Article from archives | 2

In 2016, my devotional titled “Running the Race,” published in The Upper Room, prompted an interesting discussion. I am reprinting it here. A reader asked many questions to clarify what I believed. I answered: Thank you, Elias, for commenting on my … Continued

8 Jul 2020

Guest Post about White Privilege and Systemic Racism by Author James Watkins

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: Blessed to be a Blessing, Convictions, Essay, God is love | 0

My memories of riding to Florida in the back of my grandfather’s Buick included the shock of seeing unpainted houses overflowing with poorly-dressed children, their bare feet painted red with Georgia clay. Growing up white in a segregated neighborhood and … Continued

7 Jul 2020

God Has Chosen You

by Judith Vander Wege | posted in: abundant life, Being loved gives strength, believe, Blessed to be a Blessing, Chosen by God, praise, Purpose, redeemed by Servant/Messiah, righteoous, Trust | 0

In my last post, I talked about the fact that Christians are called to be saints. God chose us to be saved through sanctification and belief in the truth. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) The basic requirement is that we have accepted Jesus … Continued