Our words have the power to hurt or heal. So often, we speak without ever giving thought to how people receive it. What if the purpose of our thoughts and words were meant to build others up?
Lessons from my kids – Vol. 1
God delights in and wants the best for you; though it may not always be what you think is the best for you. I fear we place our demands on him more than we ask him what he thinks is best.
You Want Me To Do What?
God often cares more about why you do what you do then he does what you actually do.
Every Day A Saturday
What if the very thing we’re waiting for will be our undoing?
An Unlikely Lesson
One of the most impactful books I’ve read is C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. It’s an account of a master demon, Screwtape, advising his young nephew, Wormwood, on how to distract their human “patients” and turn them away from God. Early into the book we read: “All you have to do us to keep out of his mind the question ‘If …
Why Jesus Matters – Part 1
Have you ever wondered why millions of people around the world follow some dude named Jesus who lived 2,000 years ago and think he will make their lives any better today? I want to share with you a few reasons why Jesus matters to me.
Boiling Frog
If you threw a frog into boiling water it would immediately jump out, recognizing the danger of the heat. If, however, a frog sitting in room temperature water being slowly heated to boiling point the frog would stay put until its death, never realizing its harmful surroundings. I fear we are much the same.
Star Wars And Our Identity Issues
Luke and Leia Skywalker were separated at birth but years later they had an inherent feeling that they were connected. Eventually they found out their identities and it just made sense. In the same way, we were created to be complete when reunited with God. And when we finally realize that, two things happen: life begins to make sense and we begin to feel whole.
Treating Others With Dignity
Do all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect? Maybe not, but I would hope so. If we’re being honest, I think it’s easier to treat people based on their merits. If they are nice to you, it’s not hard to reciprocate. But if you’re not being treated well, it’s almost effortless to respond in kind. Why is …
Living With Open Hands
What keeps us from moving forward in life? We’ve all got baggage, traumatic memories that keep us anchored to a past of hurt and shame. But as we’re reminded: When we’re still holding on to how things were, our arms aren’t free to embrace today. – Rob Bell