I have used “It is what it is!” more than I care to admit. As if to say “the facts are the facts…we just have to deal with it.” But Jesus (God) is the great
Is your agenda more important than Truth? Jesus had more than a few encounters with people who were so committed to their own agendas that they tripped over Truth…even when it…or He…was right in front
Stunning story in Matthew 20:29-34. Two blind men recognize Jesus on the scene. They have the gumption to ask Him for their sight. The crowd tries to shut them up. But they persist. Jesus stops.
“…and [Jesus] did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.” (Matthew 13:58…Matthew 13:53-58 for full story.) Are you kidding me? Really? The people there could have experienced miracles (help w their
You can “Move God”! Really! With the courage to ask…the persistence to keep asking…and the faith to believe…you can influence God to action. A woman did this exact things years ago. Reflect on Matthew 15:21-28.
You want it all? How much is it worth to you? Should you go for it all, even if you could have it all? For Christians, there are bigger things at stake. Jesus had a
Life feel heavy to you? Too much? Too fast? Too painful? Not enough margin? Not enough rest? Exhausted? A bit disillusioned with life and work perhaps? I feel you. I have recently felt the same.
All of us in some areas of our lives need help. All of us have things we can learn. All of us are “children” somewhere in our lives, in need of growing up. There is
Mom used to say “Loose lips sink ships.” Meaning, you can do a lot of damage with your mouth. It’s true. Unbridled talk can wound deeply and leave us with a pile of regrets. Couple
Jim Rohn said “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Turns out this is a Divine Principle…making it true…God agrees! Check this out: God says in Proverbs 13:20 (The