Caring deeply for others can’t be sustained unless you’re first being renewed by God. A tree that never takes in water eventually stops producing fruit. Don’t neglect your roots in pursuit of more fruit.
Accepting Where You’ve Been
I don't think you ever really get over your past, at least not completely. I think you always carry some of the scars, regrets, and accomplishments of where you've been with you wherever you go. What matters is what you will do with all the yesterdays that brought you to today.
You Fell Again. Now What?
Photo by Nik Shuliahin via Unsplash.com Is there something your kids love to do that you absolutely can’t stand? For me, one of those things is ice skating. My kids love to go ice skating, but I am not good at skating. I don’t like the cold, and I definitely don’t like ice. I don’t … Continue reading You Fell Again. Now What?
The Lord Who Never Lorded It Over Us
The only One worthy to be called Lord never lorded His position over others. He healed the sick.He preached Good News.He cast out demons.He loved the least of these.He spoke out against evil.He washed feet.He died for the very people who killed Him. Jesus never let what He was entitled to make Him entitled. He … Continue reading The Lord Who Never Lorded It Over Us
When You Feel Like You’re “Doing Worship” Wrong
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.
