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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…
It makes sense when we hide from view those dark and embarrassing parts of ourselves. But it’s not unusual for us to also hide our light – the good God has…
Our fights and disagreements are not always with the person we think they’re with. When a loved one attacks us is often their hurt and pain speaking and not their…
It’s only natural to want to repay someone in kind when they hurt us – to give them a taste of their own medicine. But it’s still true that two…
Not every fight is worth fighting and many things we simply learn to tolerate and let go. But there’s also a point when enough is enough and we must take a…
There’s no reason to make things any harder than what’s necessary. But merely taking the easy way out is not the path of maturity. And all too often we’ve become…
It’s easy to complain about what we don’t have and how bad things are. Our news feeds are filled with such negative stories and they fill most of our personal…
No one likes seeing a loved one disappointed or hurt. And our natural tendency is to rush in and fix whatever is troubling them – putting a smile back on…
Life often brings many scary and unpredictable outcomes to our path. And fear is the natural response when something we care for is in danger. But God regularly reminds us…
Our wounds matter and should never be downplayed or quickly dismissed. All the same, healing allows us to eventually let go of the hurt and pain of the past. And…
Power is often seen as the ability to dominate and control others. And, to be sure, many have misused the power given to them in this way. But power is…
Some things are not worth carrying into a new day. But others are good to linger with. It takes wisdom to know what to hold onto and what to let…
Everyday we decide how to use the time given to us. And whether conscious or not, we prioritize certain tasks over others. We must regularly step back and ensure our…
It’s clear we need each other and must be intentional about building a village of support around us. But being in community is also terribly inconvenient. This inconvenience is part…
Sex takes on many different tones and meanings. And many times it’s simply a pleasurable, fun, and intimate experience. But sex can also be a ritual that deepens the moment…
When we discover something that makes our life better we naturally want to share it with those we love. And it can be quite frustrating when they don’t seem as…
Integrity is living life consistent with our deep values and beliefs. While our roles change, our deep convictions are not violated from one situation to the next. And a litmus…