There’s a way life works – certain immutable laws woven into the fabric of God’s universe. And as these laws do not bend to our personal preferences, it’s wise to…
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It’s only natural to want to help those in need. But not all help is helpful. In fact, misdirected help can push people away or otherwise rob them of their…
Hope gets us up in the morning and gives us the will to face another day despite its many uncertainties. And without some anchor of hope, despair eventually sets in….
Finding balance is hard and we tend to swing from one extreme to the next. While understandable, this overcorrection can lead to more damage than the original issue we were…
We’re born. We live. And we die, with others continuing on after us. This circle of life has continued since the beginning of time. It helps to give our life…
Naturally, we tend to like the benefits of growth more than the process of growing. We want the end results more than the struggle to get there. But we must…
We’re all tempted to look to things other than God for life. And when we overly attach to these things they become types of idols. This is generally easier to…
We’re capable of more love than we often give ourselves credit for. We tend to assume we have a fixed amount to give and can feel guilty when we consider…
Bravery is honorable, but not a given. And when it’s not something we practice daily, it becomes simply a nice platitude. To be home of the brave requires us to consistently…
Freedom is generally desired by most. But the challenge of freedom is figuring out what to do with it once we have it. We typically think of freedom as the…
To confront reality means we have to deal with it. And it’s often much easier to just keep our heads in the sand. But our blissful ignorance doesn’t change what…
We all have parts of our story we’d prefer to forget. And we often go to great lengths to hide those embarrassing and shameful elements. But attempting to sanitize our…
It’s no coincidence we take on the characteristics of those around us. We constantly watch, learn, and adapt to our surroundings. And while most of this happens unconsciously, we can…
It’s tempting to try to find a way around certain issues. But avoiding is not a path to growth. We must honestly face and go through our pain, difficulties, and even…
We find many things intriguing. They capture our attention and we take great pleasure in contemplating and exploring their mysteries. And given our sexual curiosity and wonder, it’s no real…
Loving our enemies has become mostly a nice platitude. We might accept it as a lofty idea, but it’s not generally a guiding principle of our daily lives. Common practice is…
Life is complex and it’s often difficult to know the right moves to make. Many times it feels like we’re just guessing and hoping for the best. But while we…
It’s difficult to keep showing up when we can’t see clearly what’s going on. And whether these dark nights are a painful disruption or a hopeful anticipation, there remains a…
No one enjoys being accused and having his character questioned. We all like to be seen in a favorable light. But there comes a time in which our life speaks…
There are many causes worth fighting for. And it’s tempting to try to fight them all. But we spread ourselves thin and become ineffective when we try to do it…
God spoke and brought light, order, and life into a world that was empty, formless, and dark. And as his image bearers we’re to continue this mission. This is our…
The road is long. And it’s easy to feel despair in seeing the many miles left to travel. But it’s good to regularly pause and affirm the courageous steps we’ve…
In the beginning God spoke creation into existence. And he has given us the dignity of causation as well – the ability to make things happen. The words we speak have…
Everyone has an opinion. And often this includes thoughts on how we should live our life. While we shouldn’t just arrogantly dismiss what others think, we cannot build a meaningful…
Despite our many assumptions true greatness is not tied to our level of social prominence or prestige. Nor is the good life merely about maximizing our fun and happiness. While…
One of our most challenging discoveries is our very self. On the one hand, we learn who we are through our shared relationships with others. And, at the same time,…