He said, “It’s My Way or The Highway…”
Why do we get angry? Why are we impatient? Why do we fail to be kind and gentle? Why do we hold a grudge or act out of vengeance? Why do we refuse to cooperate? Why do we say things to one another that should never be said? Why do we walk away? Why would […]
Driven To Grace
Perhaps you’ve been thinking and saying, “Life is hard!” Perhaps yesterday’s failure have left you dejected and discouraged. Maybe a situation, relationship, conversation has given you a lens on yourself and sadly, you’ve realized that things aren’t what you thought. The ‘right now’ situations of your life are exposing the neediness of your heart and, […]
The Instruments God Intends To Use
The good things God has done for us are not meant to be kept for ourselves; we are the instruments God intendeds to use. He lavishes us with grace and blessing so that they can do the same for others in His name. This Is Our Ministry and Worship- This may sound strange, but whenever […]
The Instruments God Intends To Use
The good things God has done for us are not meant to be kept for ourselves; we are the instruments God intendeds to use. He lavishes us with grace and blessing so that they can do the same for others in His name. This Is Our Ministry and Worship- This may sound strange, but whenever […]
When Struggles Remain and Life Doesn’t Change Overnight
When struggles remain and life does not change overnight, it is easy for confusion and helplessness to settle in. They lead you to think that the struggles of your life are unique, that no one understands, and that you are all alone. When you are in this place of neediness and discouragement, you want answers […]
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Good Trees Produce Good Fruit…
Jesus said, “A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad. (Matt 12:33) What Jesus was teaching here, is that there are things that can “make a tree good,” things which will cause a tree to produce […]
A Biblical Lens on Relationships
This topic is so comprehensive. You and I were made for relationships. This fact takes us back to the beginning. It asks the basic questions, “Who are we, and how important are our relationships?” In Genesis 2:18, God says that it is not good for man to be “alone.” This statement has more to do […]
We Have All Experienced It
Let’s remember we are still human, we are more than capable of hurting the ones we love and being hurt by them. We know this because we’ve experienced it. We have been hurt, abandoned, and rejected, in the past, as well as knowing we will be hurt by those we love in the future. Here’s […]
Struggles Are Not Obstacles, But Instruments In God’s Hands…
We enter relationships for personal pleasure, self-realization, and fun. We want low personal cost and high self-defined returns. But God wants high personal cost and high God-defined returns. And, although we frequently disagree with God, His plan is always better. Beneath all our conflict with others lies a deeper conflict between these two agendas: Ours […]
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The Diagnosis and Cure- Relationships…
The Bible gives a different diagnosis and cure to relationships. In James 4, (with the rest of Scripture) reminds us that our real problem is inside us. People who crave success view others as either a means or a threat to their agenda. People who crave comfort are excited about easy relationships and annoyed by […]