Photo by Jack Sharp via Unsplash.com Have you ever felt like you were "doing worship" wrong? Maybe you were in a church service, a retreat, or even a worship concert where you saw people raising their hands, and they just seemed like they were having such an encounter with God. But you were standing there … Continue reading When You Feel Like You’re “Doing Worship” Wrong
On Laughing at Yourself
The most successful people take their responsibilities seriously—but not themselves. Secure people can admit when they’re wrong without unraveling. That humility makes others feel safe. And safe people get trusted. It’s easy to laugh at others. It takes strength to laugh at yourself.
Why Showing Up Matters More Than Giving Advice
Your kids won't always remember the advice you gave them, but they'll never forget how you showed up for them. As parents, we spend a lot of time teaching and preparing our kids for life. And that's a good thing. But when they're grown and on their own, they probably won't remember most of what … Continue reading Why Showing Up Matters More Than Giving Advice
How God Uses Your Past to Help Others
Your experiences with sin and suffering don’t disqualify you from making a difference. They may be the very thing God uses to help someone walking through the valley you’ve already traveled. Be the guide you needed when you were finding your way
The Real Measure of Spiritual Growth
The best way to measure the depth of your faith is to look at the width of your love. In John 14, Jesus said that our love for others is how we prove to the world that we're His disciples. A great question to ask yourself on a regular basis is, "Am I a more … Continue reading The Real Measure of Spiritual Growth
On Denial and Change
Peter's first mistake when denying Jesus was believing that he wouldn't. When Jesus tells you something about yourself, believe Him—especially when it's something you wish weren't true. He brings those hard realities to the surface so we can deal with the spot before the infection spreads too deep to treat. You can't change what you … Continue reading On Denial and Change
