Many might try to control us and get us to cave into their agenda. And this is successful only if we allow it – forgetting the freedom and strength God…
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Life is too complex and messy to follow a one-size-fits-all formula. But this doesn’t mean we have to figure it all out on our own. We’ve been given directions if…
Some expectations are reasonable, while others are not. And we’re not always aware of the stories we tell ourselves in setting our expectations too high or too low. But it’s…
Our gifts and abilities often serve us well in earning an income and providing for the basic needs of our families. But often they get stuck at work – blessing…
Being bullied and taken advantage of is not fun. But all too often it’s the only reality we know and it’s easier to just continue doing what we’ve always done….
Heartache and grief turn our worlds upside down and leave us with many unsettled questions. We want to understand why God allowed things to turn out this way. But often…
The relationship we have with our dads is often complex. Sometimes this connection is strained, distant, or altogether broken. And even good fathers are not perfect. Whatever it looks like,…
Sometimes we intentionally go without. But generally speaking, we feed and care for our bodies everyday. And our souls need the same level of daily nourishment in order to thrive….
Certainly, part of maturity is learning to stand on our own two feet and handle well those things God has given us to do. But pride creeps in when we…
The human soul is multifaceted and complex. And different people bring out different sides of who we are. It’s important to honor these differences in each other even when they…
Daily we’re faced with countless situations that are not fair. And naturally we want them corrected as soon as possible. But many things remain outside of our control and we…
Becoming is a lifelong journey. Even after years of growth we’re still pressing toward the mark. We remain under construction and this is a point of humility and hope. Naturally,…
It’s not enough for someone to simply give us a gift. We must also do our part to receive the gift in order to enjoy it fully. And all too…
We often think of our gifts as those things we naturally do well. While we still have to practice and work hard to develop it, there remains a certain ease…
There is joy in watching a good game. To see others perform and excel in their craft is truly awe-inspiring. But we must do more than simply watch. To live…
Hope often seems too risky and vulnerable when we’re surrounded by such profound brokenness and loss. Dare we hope for something better when death is all around?But the resurrection of…
We generally find what we’re looking for. Our expectations set the lens in which we see the world and this makes it much easier to see what we were already…
Suffering is not something we usually sign up for willingly. In fact, we tend to avoid it at all cost. And certainly there’s wisdom in minimizing the unnecessary pain and…
It’s true we don’t get everything we want. Even when we pray earnestly, some desires are left unfulfilled. And we must be very careful with how we handle our heart…
We have countless thoughts and feelings each day. And most come and go without much notice. But we can’t ignore our inner world for too long without parts eventually going…
The challenges of life rarely come in orderly fashion one after the other. In fact, we face many tests and have to grow in many areas at the same time….
Life often requires us to endure many hits. The show must go on and there is a lot we must suffer personally in order to advance the good we’re called…
It’s natural to question and want to know why things must be done a certain way. And many times we get the benefit of these insights. But many other times…
Sometimes we hear what we want to hear. And regardless of what another person actually says, we’ve already made up our minds on what we believe they’re really communicating. Humility…
Some changes are sudden and we can quickly correct course as needed. But many others are gradual. And if we’re not careful we end up like the proverbial frog that…
There’s a time to go with the flow – to conform and keep the peace. And there’s also a time to rebel – to resist the status quo for a…
Some get paid to do what they love. They’re able to answer God’s call for their life and earn a living in the same work. But many others are like…
Shortcuts and life hacks can save a lot of time. But some things cannot be rush. And the wisdom of the tortoise reminds us it’s slow and steady consistency that…
We have the freedom to do many things. But just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should. And we must wisely discern our best path forward. Certainly, life…
God has crowned us each with his divine dignity and empowered us to bring more life and goodness into the world through our own unique combination of gifts and abilities….