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Uprooting Sin: The Vital Difference Between Confession and Repentance

Uprooting Sin: The Vital Difference Between Confession and Repentance

In our spiritual gardens, sin is like a weed that threatens to choke out new growth. It's tempting to simply acknowledge its presence and move on, but true freedom requires a deeper uprooting. This is where understanding the difference between confession and repentance becomes vital.

Confession: Acknowledging the Weed

Confession is the first step in dealing with sin. It's the act of agreeing with God about the reality of our transgression. In 1 John 1:9, we're told, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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My Testimony
My Personal Testimony Jennifer Mehling My Personal Testimony Jennifer Mehling

My Testimony

Hello! Jennifer here again, and I am so grateful that you have come to read the blog.

I have been intentional with these blogs that I don't focus on self but on adding value to you, my dear reader. With that said, I want you to know the things I write about are things that I have learned through revelation in my time with God, whether reading the Bible or through personal experiences. Trust me, a mere few years ago, I had no idea what the Old and New Testament meant, who Esther was, nor could I tell you Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were the Gospels.

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Moving from Fear to Faith: Tending Your Garden in the Storm

Moving from Fear to Faith: Tending Your Garden in the Storm

I used to think faith meant never feeling afraid. Now I understand that faith is what grows in the garden of our hearts when we bring our fears to Jesus.

The Storms We Face

Like sudden weather changes in a garden, fear can arrive unexpectedly:
• Health concerns shadow our peace
• Financial worries freeze our joy
• Relationship struggles uproot our confidence
• Future uncertainties cloud our vision

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What Biblical Inner Healing Really Is (And Isn't)

What Biblical Inner Healing Really Is (And Isn't)

What Biblical Inner Healing Really Is (And Isn't)

In a world full of healing crystals, manifestation journals, and "good vibes only," it's crucial to understand what Biblical inner healing truly means. As someone who has walked this journey, let me invite you into God's garden of truth and transformation.

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Finding Safety in God's Garden:Your Journey Begins

Finding Safety in God's Garden:Your Journey Begins

What Does Spiritual Safety Feel Like?

God's Garden vs. World's Chaos
In our world of constant notifications, deadlines, and demands, peace can feel impossible to find. But God's garden offers something different. Think of stepping from a busy street into a walled garden - the noise fades, your shoulders relax, you can finally breathe. This is what God's presence offers our spirits. While the world speaks pressure and performance, His garden whispers rest and renewal.

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Blooming with Jesus: Where Broken Seeds Become Beautiful Gardens

Blooming with Jesus: Where Broken Seeds Become Beautiful Gardens

🌸Have you ever felt like a seed buried in darkness, waiting to bloom? That's exactly where I found myself not too long ago. As a photographer who spent years capturing other people's precious moments - newborns, growing families, expectant mothers - I was telling everyone else's story while my own creative spirit lay dormant, buried under years of rejection and wounds.


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