In this episode, I talk about stepping into the new year with faith and a deeper understanding of the balance between grace and obedience in the Christian walk. I remind listeners that salvation is a free gift from God—it cannot be earned through good works—but that genuine faith produces a transformed, Spirit-led life.

I share practical ways faith shows up in everyday living, including honoring our bodies, treating others with kindness and dignity, pursuing excellence in the work God has entrusted to us, and striving for obedience rather than perfection. This episode is an invitation to reflect honestly on your life, partner with God in the year ahead, and allow your faith to be lived out in visible, meaningful ways.

Takeaways

• Step into the new year with open arms and faith.
• Salvation is a free gift, not earned by works.
• Faith without works is dead; true faith produces good deeds.
• Honor your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
• Treat others with dignity and respect, especially those hard to love.
• Pursue excellence in all that you do as an act of worship.
• Obedience to God is essential in a spirit-led life.
• Living set apart reflects the transformative power of faith.
• Your life should be proof of your faith in Jesus.
• Seek God's guidance for personal growth and transformation.

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