E-110 Our Light and Life: Identity in the Claims of Christ, with Becky Kiern
We live in a culture that is constantly [...]
E-108 The Big Story Shapes All of Life – Consummation with Chandra Oliver
Ever wonder how having a heavenly perspective can [...]
E-107 The Big Story Shapes All of Life – Redemption with Abby Hutto
On the sad and dark times in our [...]
E-106 The Big Story Shapes All of Life – The Fall with Kelli Ross
We are all keenly aware that we are [...]
E-105 The Big Story Shapes All of Life – Creation with Courtney Denton
Where do we start to understand who God [...]
E-104 The Big Story Shapes All of Life – From Garden to Glory with Courtney Doctor
In the middle of a chaotic world and [...]
E-85 Hinged to the Next Generation, with Stephanie Formenti
At CDM we feel it is mission-critical for [...]
E-84 Never Enough: Confronting the Lies of Appearance and Achievement, with Sarah Ivill
Do you ever feel like you come up [...]
E: 78 Freedom to Flourish: Answering God’s Invitation to Bear His Image, with Elizabeth Garn
Do you know how big God's plan is [...]
Are You an Image Builder or an Image Bearer?
JUDIE PUCKETT|GUEST “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Romans 8:29 I confess to you that I am an Image Builder. I want you to notice me…so I build my image. I want you to accept me…so I build my image. I want you to love me…so I build my image. Build. Build. Build. I think there’s a little part of all of us (and sometimes a big part) that longs to be noticed, appreciated, or even admired. So, we work hard to show only our best side, to reveal what we think looks impressive, and to create an image that appears to be perfect. We sometimes put pressure on ourselves to be perfect. We tell ourselves that we need to work harder, stay up later, get up earlier, read more, learn more, exercise more, post more on social media. The list goes on and on. All the while, the image making continues. It’s a drive that is never satisfied. It continually whispers, “You need to do better; you need to be better.” Image building is exhausting and burdensome. Build. Build. Build...