The Context Of Your Life Is Not A Situation Or Location
“Our Father in heaven…” (Matt. 6:9). Prayer reminds you that you are never left alone to the resources of your own strength and wisdom. The context of your life is not a situation or a location. The context of your life is a person. The context of your life is God. He is above, around, […]
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We Are Nothing But Clay
“O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.” (Jeremiah 18:6) What are you made of? Clay! Clay has no plans of its own. It has no dreams for glory, not even for service. […]
Overcoming Blind-Spots
Check your rearview mirror. Look over your shoulder. Signal. Every time we jump into the car, these simple rules from Drivers Ed help us avoid blind spots and the accidents that could follow. We all have blind spots, in driving vehicles and in navigating life. When we don’t recognize these tender areas, dangerous life events […]
Resist The Tidal Wave Of Dehumanizing Those You Disagree With
Refuse to treat, speak about, or view any human as the “other.” You can deeply and passionate disagree with them, but remember that they, too, are loved by God. They have fears, wounds, and misguided good intentions, just like you do. We must resist the tidal wave of dehumanizing those we disagree with, and fight […]
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He Said, “Fear Not”, Yet We Fear! WHY?
Why is it that we focus on what we cannot do, rather than what God can do? Is there another way to respond to the struggles of life beside fear? How about faith? We become fearful because we think everything is up to us. Silent trust is more valuable than self-trust. It’s up to us […]
Let Me Learn By Paradox
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Cor 12:9) When we are down, feeling weak, stressed out, broken, afraid, weary or burdened, the grace of […]
We Need To Deal With The Elephant In Your Life
Forget About The Elephant In The Room- We Need To Deal With The Elephant In Your Life… Six men in a village went to observe an elephant. It was their first time- all of them were blind. “It’s a pillar,” said the man who touched the elephant’s leg. “No, it’s like a rope”- said the […]
When You Feel Overwhelmed
One of the great promises you want to hold on to when you’re overwhelmed is found in Isaiah. Isaiah 43:2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned […]
Weakness Leads to Strength
Weakness Leads to Strength… “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Cor 12:9) We can let Him into every part of our being—even […]
I Wish Change Was More Comfortable…
How I wish change were more comfortable, but there is great reward on the OTHER SIDE of determined, forward progress. “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. So take a new grip with your […]