“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).
Some years ago, during a critical moment in my life, the Lord began to teach me Himself how there is no condemnation from Him, no matter what sin committed, and no matter when it was committed. And because Jesus is the truth, He spoke truth, and once I knew that truth; I was free. I was freed from guilt, condemnation and shame! Not only that, but He gave me wisdom to discern when the enemy was trying to condemn me with God’s law…especially through other believers, who lacked this same revelation. Now, the Lord didn’t just reveal this to me in order to set me and my house free; He also revealed the truth so that I could share it with you, and both you and your whole house will be free indeed as well. For it is written, whomever the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).
When the Lord began to open my eyes about this truth, He took me to a famous story in the bible about a woman who was caught in adultery (John 8). The Lord showed me that the Holy Spirit intentionally recorded in the bible for us the woman caught in adultery in order to demonstrate Jesus’ gift of no condemnation to believers (John 8). He opened my eyes to see that there were many people in the bible, who had an encounter with Jesus and had sinned, but it wasn’t until the woman, who was specifically caught in the sin of adultery, that Jesus announced that in Him; there is no condemnation. The Lord showed me that the woman in this story represents the church, the entire body of Christ, and adultery represents all sin. The bible repeatedly describes sin itself as adultery (See Jeremiah 2:23, 3:1-3, 3:8). In other words, the Lord is saying that all sin is adultery… unfaithfulness to God. But regarding adultery, which represents all forms of sin; Jesus doesn’t condemn you, the church. This means that no matter what sin someone has committed; Jesus doesn’t condemn them. It is vital that we know this truth, because the world we live in weighs wrongdoings…forgiving some, but counting others as beyond the bounds of decency, and therefore unforgivable. But God has summed all sin up in this…it is adultery, and for the one caught in it; Jesus is saying the same thing to His church (us), as He did to that woman who represented us; “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you? She said, No one Lord. And Jesus said to her, neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more” (John 8:10). Hallelujah! No matter what was done, Jesus won’t condemn us!
Also, the Lord showed me that no matter when the sin is committed, as far as Jesus is concerned; there is therefore now no condemnation (Rom. 8:1). The Lord intentionally, and specifically, tells us in Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” God let me know, He recorded the word NOW on purpose for this purpose: That whenever we fall short, we can go to this bible verse and know that at that very moment, there is right now no condemnation. And God let me know, if we sinned again the very next day, and went back to this verse; there would be right at that moment, “Now no condemnation” (Rom. 8:1). In other words, God is saying that for the believer, at all times, regarding all sin, there is therefore now no condemnation, because Jesus doesn’t condemn you!
This is good news, my friends; this is the Gospel!
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Dr. Siohvaughn L. Funches is a loving mother, renowned public speaker and a now two-time published author! Spearheading her own publishing company, A Wow Woman Publishing Co., she has authored and released two books, The True Story for God’s Glory: The Life of Siohvaughn L. Funches-Wade and You Gotta Let God Finish! And being so filled with both the wisdom and revelation of God’s purpose for her life, this diligent woman has already commenced her third literary work!
To truly know Siohvaughn is to know that her greatest passion, aside from being a mom, is A Woman’s Worth Foundation, Inc., otherwise known as “A Wow Woman Foundation.” Having been inspired by God, she founded and remains President of A Woman’s Worth Foundation, a non-profit Christian organization with a focus on issues affecting women. In furtherance of this Foundation’s mission, she has dedicated a large part of her life to helping women know and understand their God-given identity in order for them to fulfill their God-given destinies. This is what inspired the WOW Woman idea. Christ has indeed made these women, WOW Women with a divine purpose! WOW women standing for: Women Of Worth, Women Of Wisdom and Women Of Wealth! Siohvaughn’s dedication to sharing this life-transforming truth as it is revealed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ has her impacting this entire world in a major way, one life at a time.
Siohvaughn Funches is certainly a woman of worth. She is enriched with the love of God and is a continual support for women all over the globe. With a deep passion for purpose, Siohvaughn counsels women from all walks of life in order for them to understand their worth. This woman of worth knows that a woman’s true value does not lie in what she possesses, whom she knows, or what she looks like. Rather, her worth is found in whose she is, and she is Jesus Christ bride. This truth cannot be changed and likewise her worth cannot either. Women of worth are and always will be; the one God says is worth Him dying for! That worth certainly cannot be measured but is far above material possessions, outer beauty and the company a woman keeps. The worth is priceless! As Siohvaughn imparts these transforming-truths into women around the world, their whole lives are being changed and enriched for the better!
Siohvaughn is also passionate about restoring a revelation and sense of worth to women survivors of domestic violence (DV). Having overcome domestic violence and it’s deadly effects herself, she has dedicated a large part of her life and Foundation to helping other women survivors of DV be healed, restored and secure in their God-given worth. Dr. Funches has provided countless hours of Professional Domestic Violence Counseling to these brave women as well as provided transitional housing at The Safe Haven of Hope, a shelter she owns for women and children survivors of domestic violence. In sum, Siohvaughn is a most gracious and powerful woman who has had every area of her life transformed for the better because she understands the truth about a woman’s worth, and because of her love for women she continually shares these life-transforming truths with woman around the world so that they too will have their whole lives enriched!
Dr. Siohvaughn Funches is also a woman of wisdom. Dr. Funches has earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a Master’s level certification in Professional Counseling, a Doctorate in Theology and a Juris Doctorate degree in law. Having graduated from Law School Magna Cum Laude, this brilliant woman earned a multitude of academic accolades throughout her Law School career. Not only was she placed on the Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance in Law School multiple times, she also received the Cali Excellence for the Future Award on numerous occasions for being the top student in her class. In recognition of her outstanding pro bono work in the legal field, she received the prestigious Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears Award. Dr. Funches was also awarded the honorable Edward J. Henning Memorial Award for her excellence in the Alternative Dispute Resolution field.
Currently, as a part of her legal profession Dr. Funches owns her own alternative dispute resolution firm, The Mediation Matters Firm, LLC, and provides a variety of professional alternative dispute resolution services to clients. As a Registered Civil Mediator and Arbitrator with the state of Georgia she mediates numerous cases for several judges in Georgia. Sworn in as a Guardian ad Litem in the state of Georgia, Dr. Funches also advocates relentlessly in court for abused and neglected children.
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Siohvaughn, I want to thank you for releasing Gods word in your blog. Some of us know the scriptures. And some are not aware. We are to encourage each other as we go through this life. And the best way to encourage one another is through the word of God. When we do that, give our on testimonies, or share lessons that God has taught us. Something supernatural happens. When we allow God to lead us his words are powerful. And they go right to the soul of the person hearing God’s word. And Siohvaughn when we share our testimony with others that is powerful too. I thank God that he is using you and I thank you for allowing God to use you. Through your testimonies God in you have touched more people than you may realize. In addition, a few have shared with me the impact of your words on them and their life. and how it has helped them. Continue doing God’s work. This is a good thing.
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I thank God for your words of confirmation! God bless you abundantly!
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