I’ve been meditating on Ecclesiastes 3:10-13 for quite a while. This is the NKJV: “I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work …
Part Of
Part of faith is equipping and empowering others to manage themselves in God’s love. Part of hope is forgiving, restoring, and encouraging them when they fail at it. Part of love is knowing that because it’s an unceasing revelation of the goodness and grace of God in your life, you’ll never have to worry about …
Forever
"These three will last forever—faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13). I’ve been around long enough to see this verse twisted into a bitter burden in some people’s lives. If it’s anything less than a life-changing blessing in your own, please ask God to show you how to …
Acceptance with Joy
When I look back at my life, any regrets I have now are about not allowing myself to more fully enjoy the time I was in, and the relationships I had. The key to take from that revelation is to not waste more time in self-pity or self-condemnation, but to be grateful for where I …
You’re Allowed to be Happy
I’m wondering if there’s anyone else besides me who’s struggled with needing others to be happy before you allow yourself to be. One of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself is recognizing when you’re depending on the state of others for your own sense of well-being and self-worth. No one else but God …
