I have used “It is what it is!” more than I care to admit. As if to say “the facts are the facts…we just have to deal with it.” But Jesus (God) is the great
Stunning story in Matthew 20:29-34. Two blind men recognize Jesus on the scene. They have the gumption to ask Him for their sight. The crowd tries to shut them up. But they persist. Jesus stops.
You can “Move God”! Really! With the courage to ask…the persistence to keep asking…and the faith to believe…you can influence God to action. A woman did this exact things years ago. Reflect on Matthew 15:21-28.
You want it all? How much is it worth to you? Should you go for it all, even if you could have it all? For Christians, there are bigger things at stake. Jesus had a
Life feel heavy to you? Too much? Too fast? Too painful? Not enough margin? Not enough rest? Exhausted? A bit disillusioned with life and work perhaps? I feel you. I have recently felt the same.
Helen Keller said “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Even more challenging is having sight, but not being able to see (or perceive or understand). The Bible teaches
One of my life verses is Ephesians 3:20. Now to him [God] who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…
A mentor once told me “Wisdom is ‘skillful living.’” I love that definition. Don’t know about you, but I want some of that. Want to know how to “live skillfully”? (Me too!!) Then, get wisdom.
Mom used to say “Loose lips sink ships.” Meaning, you can do a lot of damage with your mouth. It’s true. Unbridled talk can wound deeply and leave us with a pile of regrets. Couple
The God Life…this Life by Design…this Life God has designed for us…is more than just a bunch of knowledge. It’s more than just labels…and bumper stickers…and nice shiny decals and jewelry. It’s more than just