"Jesus led the blind man far away from his familiar spot. He put saliva on his hands, laid them on the man's eyes, then asked, “Can you see anything?” The man looked around. “I see people, but not in focus. They look like trees walking around.” Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, …
Just a Reminder
Rejection, manipulation, and condemnation are others’ selfish choices, not your identity. It’s natural to be hurt by their hateful judgments, but they're the ones who have to live in those judgments, not you. You get to heal, thrive, and grow in Jesus’ love, joy, and peace. Successful relationships aren’t focused on reacting to the behavior …
Living Worthy
"Live a life worthy of the calling you’ve received” (Eph. 4:1b). What does it mean to live "worthy?” That seems so religious, performance-driven, exhausting, and frankly, impossible. But I think it means something different, something important and life-giving. To me it says this day will never come again, and if I want to live it …
Letting Go
What's possible in your future often depends on what you do with your past. If you choose to carry the weight of the disappointments, rejections, injustices, wounds, and failures, repeating them over and over in your mind, you'll limit your future to what seems safe, familiar, and controllable. But if you're willing to put the …
