You're responsible for the love you've been given. You can bury it in a metaphorical hole to keep from being hurt and rejected. Or, you can risk investing love in people regardless of who they are, or what they've done so far. What separates the fearful from the risk takers is how they view love. …
Dropping the Weight
Just a thought for those who've felt burdened down, or even burned out, trying to pray for and minister to people: Don't let yourself get so overwhelmed by the needs, you forget to whom you're praying. You can get so focused on what's wrong, you turn prayer and ministry into systems to deal with it …
It is Enough
Still fighting a lingering Christmas cold, so I’ll just put this out today. It’s from my copy of “St. Jerome’s Commentaries on Galatians, Titus, and Philemon.” Though it’s not scripture, it’s one of my favorite historical accounts in the world, and has inspired me for many years.
Spying Out Your Year
Joshua and Caleb were part of a team of twelve sent in to survey the Promised Land, the place the Israelites had been longing to get to for over a generation. They came back excited with positive reports, while the other ten were filled with dread concerning the obstacles that had to be overcome in …
The Delightful Year Ahead
As you walk a little further into 2019, take a moment to remind yourself one of the most important parts of your spiritual journey is delighting yourself in God. "Delight" may seem like an outdated word, but I don't think there's a more powerful one for approaching a new year. Delighting in God is the …
Equip Your Spirit 