While we don’t know everything, we often assume we have the best and most accurate interpretation of life events. The wisdom of humility reminds us to accept our limitations and…
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It’s quite natural to desire happiness throughout our life and relationships. However, the pursuit of happiness ironically makes it more elusive to experience. Happiness is a byproduct of living a…
It only makes sense to build on what has come before. There is no need to constantly reinvent the wheel. However, there are moments in which fresh approaches are needed…
We’re drawn to certain interests and can spend all day thinking about and engaging in our passion. And, to be sure, our purpose is close by when this passion meets…
All relationships take work. But we make the work much harder when we lack a solid sense of who we are. A settled identity opens the door for profound intimacy…
Life is dangerous and the very threat of harm can paralyze us with fear. But God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and…
We’re willing to pour out our blood, sweat, and tears in order to serve others. It’s confusing then why we still feel so depleted inside. But as it has been…
Life remains shallow without deep purpose. And without a solid identity our very being remains ungrounded and light. This lightness of being robs us of our true vitality and ability…
There’s much comfort in the world of doing and figuring things out. But all too often we leave our heart behind. To live well we must rediscover our heart and…
Some callings we prefer not to answer. We see what is required of us and would like to find another way. But our growth in maturity calls for many moments…
Life is filled with challenges not of our choosing. And we might wish not to face the particular hardships before us. But perhaps we were born for such a time…
Life is filled with defining moments – moments that give us the opportunity to change the course of our life for the better. But many costly lessons are soon forgotten….
Life doesn’t accept defeat. It emerges time and again regardless of the calamities that come. The old dies and the new is born, but life finds a way even through…
Rain doesn’t care about our plans and objectives. It rains when it rains and no amount of frustration changes this reality. There is great wisdom in learning how to dance…
Love provides what is needed and not always what is wanted. In fact, acts of love can be outright painful. But tough love endures the pain of heartache in order…
It’s easy to love when our efforts are appreciated. We will freely pour ourselves out when others clearly desire and welcome what we offer. But relentless love gives what is…
There is much good we can do with our strength today. And we have not yet reached our potential. We must learn to faithfully offer ourselves now even as we…
There is undeniable power in the looks we give and receive. To see and acknowledge something actively affirms its reality. And we need those who can and will faithfully witness…
God has gifted us with inner strength and resiliency. We show up and keep trying to make a difference despite the many disappointments of life. But there’s also wisdom in…
Many important issues remain hidden when life is calm. It’s easy to put things off or simply never consider them during life’s normal rhythms. But stress exposes what we’re made…
We were created to make an impact. And this remains one of our deepest desires. But it also becomes our burden as our path is frequently frustrated and our work…
The story of our life matters and will live on after we’re gone. And while most days we focus on just making it through, we have a responsibility to build…
Life is filled with uncertainties and we don’t always get to choose what our days will hold. But we can choose our posture toward the unknown. We can live in…
Mostly we’re creatures of habit and many of our daily routines are never given a second thought. But occasionally moments come that allow us to reset and reconsider our priorities….
The fear of death often holds us back. We play it safe instead of courageously offering our life for a greater good. Today is a good day to die reminds us…
Expressions of love are not always returned in kind. Even with the best of efforts, affection sometimes remains unrequited. But naming this disappointment allows our hearts to stay open to…
Much of life is lived on the frontier. While there are seasons of calm predictability, our journey calls us ever into unknown territories. But it’s here in the chaos of…
Sexual energy is a powerful force that can bring life and healing, but also death and destruction. And we must discern between its light side and dark side in order to use…
Occasionally we must discover new ways of doing things. And this is risky when the outcome is uncertain. Experimenting allows us to try something new without the pressure of getting…