Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith [MONTHLY SERIES] Securing Our Identity in Christ: Nona Jones
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Jul 25, 2023 Nona Jones, an influential voice in the faith community and head of faith-based partnerships at Facebook, shares her powerful insights on securing our identity in Christ. She dives into the pitfalls of comparison, highlighting how it can skew our self-worth. Nona discusses practical ways to redefine our identity through faith, emphasizing the need for spiritual resilience against insecurity. With her heartfelt approach, she inspires listeners to embrace their true selves and find comfort in God's unwavering love.
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From Troubled Childhood To Calling
- Nona Jones shares her journey from a difficult childhood to finding faith at 11 and calling to preach by 17.
- She describes living a bivocational life and balancing ministry with a professional career and family.
Comparison As A False Benchmark
- Comparison uses others as the benchmark for our worth by measuring external markers like appearance or status.
- Nona says this habit comes from what our vision focuses on and is spiritually unwise.
Compliments Clash With Inner Stamps
- Susie describes how compliments can feel false because deep insecurities persist despite affirmation.
- She notes life experiences leave lasting stamps that make accepting praise difficult.