Oh the beauty of diversity. How different we are in every way, including our ability to communicate. If you haven't learned by now then you either don't realize that people misunderstand what you've tried to say or you don't care if you are misunderstood. But, if we value relationship with the ones we are trying to communicate with then we will take the time to learn. To assume you are heard simply because you think you [...]
As I woke up this morning I felt an incredible sense of gratitude for the journey I am on. Life is a marathon, not a 50 yard dash and learning to live in the moment is an art, not a science. Every canvas is the same. It doesn't look like much, kind of plain. But the moment the master artist puts his hand to the canvas, with each brush of color the canvas comes to life. To [...]
We have been teaching a series called "Going Deep" over the last few weeks and it has been an awesome experience for me because it has been shaping me as I teach it. The thing I have been pondering is how we mostly present Christianity as a belief system instead of a way of life. Our faith was intended to be a way of life. God models this for us. We know 1 John 4:8 says [...]
"For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." Romans 8:24 Though you may not see, the Son is always behind the clouds. Just wait. I got up this early morning from a sleepless night. I had to be at the Endodontist first thing. I have a [...]
I saw this cartoon at mentalreflection, thanks Philippa. "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
