We have a tendency to elevate people, and to vilify them, to the point we forget our common humanity. Remembering others are men like us helps keep them in proper…
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The shame of sin causes us to hide. And we can develop pretty subtle fig leaves to do so. While there’s no point in wallowing in our past sins, we’re…
It seems we often function in one of two modes – either on or off. We’re either intensely focused on tackling the various tasks on our plate, or we simply…
Death comes to us all. But unfortunately the fear of death keeps many from living life to the full. Yet Christ has conquered death and has freed us to live…
There are many things to be grateful for everyday. But gratitude doesn’t always freely flow from our lips. And it’s not that we’re not thankful, we must just practice the discipline…
In the beginning God created us as male and female – reflecting his divine image. And we need both images still today to glimpse his divine nature and to learn…
Disappointments are a regular part of life. We’re frequently let down even when we hold reasonable expectations. And while it’s tempting to wall off our hearts, we must learn to…
We all have the potential to grow and change – to become better versions of ourselves. And humbly extending this grace to others allows us to accept the fullness of…
Life doesn’t simply happen to us. For better or worse, we play an active role in shaping the world around us. And, in short, we get what we ask for…
New life must be birthed into existence. And this often requires the increasing pains of labor beforehand. Many times we must allow things to heat up and become more intense…
We see the many needs around us and want to make a difference. But we often doubt we have what it takes to make a meaningful impact. Faith doesn’t require…
Messages have a way of getting watered down or outright distorted as they pass from one person to the next. And while this is not always intentional or malicious, it’s…
Some days we’re just in a sour mood – perhaps coming to terms with disappointment, loss, or heartache. There’s nothing to fix per se, we just need time to brood….
Life comes with many curve balls – things we didn’t see coming that disrupt all our well-made plans. While we can’t predict and plan for every disruption, we can get…
Wanting something more doesn’t mean we’re dissatisfied with what we have. We have the ability to be full and hungry at the same time. It’s a paradox that reflects God’s…
We have sex for many different reasons. Sometimes we’re motivated by the warm and positive vibes between each other. And at other times basic horniness drives us. But occasionally, there’s…
It’s easy to keep going in whatever direction we’re already headed. But what’s easy doesn’t necessarily get us to where we want to go. We must review often and ensure…
It feels good when we’ve put in the work and we come out on top. But it’s equally as disappointing when our best is not good enough and we come…
Christ gave his life in service of others. And not just at the point of death. Every aspect of his life was dedicated to serving and bringing good to others….
Truth is exposing – bringing to light the evil that loves darkness. And while deception might be sweet to the ears, it eventually brings much harm. In love, we must…
No one likes being the bull in the china shop. And we’re often tempted to become someone else when we see how disruptive our natural strength and presence can be….
Many things we assume will always be there that we don’t give them a second thought. And, generally speaking, this confident assurance is a good thing. But when we neglect…
Perhaps getting distracted is one of our greatest challenges in accomplishing what God has called us to do. Many things fight for our attention and we find ourselves down one…
The honeymoon doesn’t last forever and sooner or later every relationship experiences growing pains. While unpleasant, this pain doesn’t mean something is wrong in the relationship, only that we’re being…
God has shown us mercy by not giving us what our sins deserve. And we’re called to extend this same compassion and kindness toward others – to love even when…
A light in the darkness – hope gets us up in the morning and gives us the strength to face another day. But all too often we’ve built our hope…
Relationships are risky. There’s no guarantee we will not be hurt regardless of how much we work on things. The only way to avoid this risk is to avoid relationships…
From the mundane to the profound, we’re faced with one choice after the next throughout life. While many we don’t give a second thought, others we know are weighty and…
For better or worse, we are what we eat. Healthy living requires a healthy diet. And a diet of junk food will eventually take a toll on our bodies and…