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We live in a much larger story than our own personal happiness. And so our daily choices are not just about us. They serve a larger purpose. And our duty…
We all have our personal quirks and ways of being. And this shapes our interactions with each other. While most of this we take for granted, it’s good to regularly…
We have the responsibility to teach and train our children in the way they should go – guiding them on their journey of maturity and life in the kingdom of…
It’s foolish to rush ahead before counting the cost. And we invite much disappointment and harm when we attempt life unprepared. But it’s also true we must often start down…
The simple life is a good life. With so many chasing after junk, stuff, and things, there’s great value in embracing the wisdom of less is more. But no one…
We all have things we want to accomplish and naturally we make plans for our day. And then life happens and plans change. It’s good to stay flexible and adjust…
We can think of a thousand reasons not to love, and can feel very justified in holding back our love in this particular moment. But however justified we might be,…
We often have no problem coming through for others in their time of need. In fact, it makes us feel good when our strength is needed. But what’s more challenging…
Many of the stories we tell ourselves are simply not true. Over time we’ve come to believe the lies that we’re not enough, don’t have what it takes, and are…
Our life is not meant for the sidelines. God has given us each a mission to accomplish – a charge to bring more life and goodness into the world. And…
We all like winning the approval of others to some extent. And, generally speaking, the more the merrier. We gain a sense of security and comfort when our thoughts and…
It’s tempting to hold on too tightly to certain moments – assuming life will always be this way. Without minimizing the significance of each experience, it’s helpful to remember the…
God created us as sexual beings and has given us the gift of our sexuality. As such, our sexuality is not our own and must be properly stewarded to be…
Daily we’re bombarded with many things not as they should be. And naturally we want to make the world a better place. But often we feel overwhelmed and impotent to…
Everyone has their own story. And many times the events of our life are lessons for us alone. But sometimes our experiences are to serve as living examples for others…
The human body is a divine work of art. And naturally we’re drawn to gaze upon it. But we miss its redeeming power when we completely sexualize the beauty we…
Life regularly takes us beyond our edge – what we’re currently capable of handling. And while this is often overwhelming and discouraging, it’s also part of how God refines us…
Maturity often requires a journey along two paths simultaneously – the path within and the path without. We must discover the deep parts of our own soul as we also…
Some things are not our fault. People and situations outside of our control are to blame for the circumstances we experience. But many other times we have no one to…
There’s a time for war and a time for peace. And we must be willing to fully embrace the reality of both. While we don’t fight just to fight, we…
Looks can be deceiving. And how something appears on the surface might not speak to its true character and strength. All too often we’ve built on a house of cards…
While there’s much to do, it’s easy to become overextended and neglect the needed rest for our body and soul. And, occasionally, when we continue to push ourselves beyond what’s…
Everyone has one. But we all celebrate our birthdays differently, if at all. But much more than celebrating the actual day of our birth, it seems birthdays are a great…
Occasionally, we set goals and still come up short despite all our good intentions. And while we’re disappointed that we didn’t accomplish what we set out to do, it’s important…
The content of our character carries much greater weight and significance than any of our social statuses. We don’t always get a choice in what social trappings are held in…
We live in story. It’s how we interpret and make sense of the world around us. And this includes how we understand our relationships and our very selves. When we…
To some degree we all fear abandonment. In fact, we often go to great lengths to hide our shame in order to finally be chosen, included, and accepted by others….