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Many things we need to hear often. Sometimes we forget and need to review again. And at other times we simply fill up by hearing certain truths and affirmations time…
For better or worse, we learn how to do life by watching and observing those around us. And this includes who we become as sexual beings. It’s good to regularly…
We have a responsibility to the world around us. God has uniquely gifted each of us to use our strength for the benefit of the many. But in serving the…
We see things a certain way and might actually be right in how we’re interpreting the situation. But regardless of how right we might be, we still miss the mark…
It’s great when we can express love through mutual interests. But love often calls us to places we wouldn’t naturally visit ourselves in order to bring goodness and joy to…
We become who we practice becoming. Who we are today is a result of the countless choices made yesterday. And the man we become tomorrow will be the result of…
To live is to be in a constant state of evolving – growing, changing, and being transformed into something different, and hopefully better. And this process is true throughout our…
We live interconnected lives and naturally this means for better or worse those around us constantly influence us. While often we have little control on how much others affect us,…
We won’t always agree with the choices others make – choices that might even have personal cost for us. But disagreeing doesn’t mean we simply dismiss them. Love calls us…
It’s easy to love those we agree with. We’re on the same page and there are few challenges that disrupt our approach to life. But our practice of love is…
God has crowned us with dignity and invited us to participate in his story of redeeming love. And, to be sure, we each have our own gifts and unique roles…
Some relationships just seem to click, while others feel like we’re forcing things to happen. But all relationships require work and true love is not dependent on the absence of…
It’s easy to criticize others and complain how things could be better. But merely grumbling on the sidelines neglects our responsibilities. We must have the courage to actually enter the…
We all need regular breaks – a time to downshift and rest from our normal busy pace of life. But we were created to work. And when we’re engaged in…
God created us as male and female and declared his creation as very good. As such, there’s something good and worthy of praise inherent within our design as men. Our…
Some things are outside of our control and our efforts might do little to actually change the final outcome. But our integrity demands we not drop the ball on our…
We get a fresh start each morning. Yesterday is done – written in the books of history and cannot be undone. Today is a day full of possibilities and hope….
Much of life is not as it should be. And we yell, groan, and weep with the heartaches we must endure. But Jesus has come as Emmanuel to redeem our…
It’s clear 2020 presented many unanticipated challenges. We’ve had to dig deep and securely anchor our souls in God to make it through. As we bring the year to an…
It’s hard to keep going when each day seems like more of the same. Darkness and despair sets in and we come to believe this is as good as it…
We might look around and feel behind compared to others. But what appears as delayed or stalled might just take longer to develop. Things of greater depth and complexity often…
We’re all needy however much we hate to admit it. While it’s true there are some roads we must travel alone, we ultimately still need each other to live well…
Joy is contagious. The more we spread it the more it grows. And while it’s easy to focus on the doom and gloom of life, we can be a light…
Life gets hard and sometimes it feels like we have nothing more to give. We’re stretched to our breaking point and tempted to just give up. But while overwhelmed, we…
Life is easier when things are done for us. But maturity requires us to learn how to fish and not just passively accept what others give us. There’s a time…
Life is filled with many burdens and responsibilities. Constantly we’re working, thinking, planning, and doing. And occasionally it’s good to enjoy a few soulful indulgences along the way. Perhaps all…
We each have a gift to bring more life and goodness into the world. And, to be sure, offering ourselves is often costly and requires much sacrifice. But still we’re called…
Some days we can hardly wait to be over. And this is particularly true during difficult seasons. We’re more than ready to put it all behind us and look forward…
Our days are filled with much heartache and grief, disappointment and suffering. There’s much not as it should be. But God gives us a deep and enduring peace so that…