Identity – Smith For Christ Blog

Painterly oil-painting landscape: a lone man walking a high ridge road at dawn toward golden light breaking through clouds, an old village in shadow far below behind him. Title overlay: The Old Name Still Calls — You Have a New One. A Smith For Christ devotional.

The Old Name Still Calls. You Don’t Have to Answer.

By Eddie / June 5, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path / Identity, Identity in Christ, Living For God, Recovery & Renewal, ReGen

Stage Two · Identity — Replacing the Belief Walk through any crowded place and shout a man’s childhood nickname — […]

Painterly oil-painting landscape: a lone man on a high rocky overlook at dawn looking down at a winding road repeating its switchbacks through a shadowed valley, golden light breaking through clouds — title overlay reads "It Feels Random. It Isn't. — Map the Pattern".

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path

It Feels Random. It Isn’t. Map the Pattern.

By Eddie / June 4, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path / Behavior, Identity, Recovery & Renewal, ReGen, Temptation

Stage Two · Identity — The fall that blindsided you on Thursday was already moving on Tuesday “It came out

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path

You Don’t Defeat a Lie by Disagreeing With It

By Eddie / May 24, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Transformation Path / Behavior, Identity, Identity in Christ, Living For God, Rewire brain

You found the lie underneath the pattern last week. But naming a lie does not kill it. Stage Two of the Transformation Path is about what you put in its place.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Luke 9 — Following Jesus When the Definitions Change

By Eddie / January 27, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation / Authority, control, dependence, discipleship, Faithfulness, humility, Identity, Identity in Christ, integrity, Obedience, power, reflection, surrender

In Luke 9, Jesus challenges us to trade our modern notions of power and security for a life of humility and obedience. As followers, we’re invited to embrace self-denial and dependence on Him, rather than seeking comfort in familiar doctrines. This call to action is not optional; it’s a demand for true discipleship that reshapes our identity. Will you step out on faith, trusting in Jesus’s authority even when it lacks visible guarantees?

Bible Exposition, Daniel Exposition

Daniel 1 — Faithful in Exile

By Eddie / January 23, 2026 / 1 Comment / Bible Exposition, Daniel Exposition / Babylon, exile, Faith, Identity, resilience

Daniel 1 is not just a warm-up; it’s the cornerstone of understanding divine sovereignty amidst foreign rule. Through the lens of identity assault and spiritual discipline, this chapter reveals how Daniel’s story equips believers with wisdom and hope for the ‘last days.’ As God’s Word stands firm against Babylonian attempts to reshape identity, learn how Daniel’s faith offers enduring rewards. Uncover the theological depth that underpins this pivotal narrative and prepare for what lies ahead.

Bible Exposition, Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Revelation Exposition

Hidden Now, Revealed Then — Identity That Survives the End of the World

By Eddie / January 12, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Bible Exposition, Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Revelation Exposition / Faithfulness, Identity, Identity in Christ, Obedience, Soulcare, suffering

In Revelation, God declares identity beyond worldly recognition. It speaks to believers enduring pressure, offering clarity in their lives. Discover how their faithfulness and obedience are honored in Christ alone.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Identity on Trial — Who You Are When the World Gets to Define You

By Eddie / January 12, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation / acts, bible, Christ, christianity, conversion, Faith, God, Identity, Identity in Christ, Paul, Perseverance, Soulcare, trial

Identity is most affirmed at the Jordan River, yet challenges arise in Jerusalem and beyond. Discover how God’s declaration of identity stands firm even under pressure. Explore Acts’ profound lesson on enduring faith.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

True Identity Declared — Identity Comes from God, Not Experience

By Eddie / January 12, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation / bible, christianity, Faith, Father, God, Identity, Identity in Christ, jesus, Scripture, Soulcare

Discover the truth: Identity is not shaped by personal experiences but declared by God. This foundational shift transforms faith and resilience.

Acts Exposition, Bible Exposition, Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Revelation Exposition

True Identity: From Christ to the Church to Glory

By Eddie / January 12, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Acts Exposition, Bible Exposition, Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, Revelation Exposition / Anxiety, biblical doctrine, biblical-theology, Christ, christology, Depression, faith and identity, Identity, Identity in Christ, Identity Series

Discover the biblical foundation of identity, where God declares who we are beyond our struggles and expectations.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Lukewarm Isn’t Lazy—It’s Disconnected

By Eddie / January 6, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Discipleship & Spiritual Formation / Christ, dependence, grace, Identity, Repentance, Trust

Lukewarm isn’t laziness; it’s living disconnected from Christ. Revelation 3:16 warns against self-sufficiency, urging us to embrace honest dependence. Instead of striving harder, return to fellowship and open the door to grace. What will you do today to move from dependence on fear and control to trust in Christ?