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Rebuilt From the Inside Out!

Rebuilt From the Inside Out!

Rebuilt from the Inside Out!

“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV

How many of you remember The Six Million Dollar Man? It was a popular American sci-fi/action TV series that aired from 1974–1978 starring Lee Majors as Colonel Steve Austin, a former astronaut rebuilt with bionic limbs after a crash, making him superhumanly strong, fast, and a secret agent for the OSI. The show followed Austin on missions against villains, featuring iconic slow-motion running and sound effects, and spawned a spin-off, The Bionic Woman, and several reunion movies. The shows still come on, and yes, I enjoy watching.

When I think about my title today, I don’t think about science fiction, I think about God’s ability to rebuild us from the inside out by transforming our hearts and minds through the Holy Spirit. His Word replacing old, broken ways with divine love, character, and truth. This spiritual metamorphosis involves complete surrender. It’s a new way of thinking, talking, walking, and living. As we see God’s beauty is all around us. Just look in the mirror. No, things aren’t perfect, but it’s what we make of it. It’s all about perspective. God does make the difference y’all.

“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Skin Deep

Skin Deep

Skin Deep

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” I Peter 3:3-4 NIV

You may have heard the saying, “beauty is only skin-deep,” which means that while someone may be beautiful on the outside, their character—what’s inside, and more meaningful—isn’t necessarily attractive.

Several artists recorded “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep.” My favorite version is by the Temptations. The song was featured on the group’s 1966 first Greatest Hits album.

“beauty’s only skin deep, yeah, yeah, yeah, beauty’s only skin deep oh yeah!”

In the scriptures, the idea of beauty is often interpreted as a reminder that “true beauty” is not about superficial things, but about the character and disposition of the heart. It suggests that true beauty lies in qualities like kindness, patience, and a willingness to submit to God’s will. It encourages believers to cultivate inner qualities that reflect God’s character.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.