One of life’s most prominent teachers is our mistakes. Anything “good” I can do in this life is only because I’ve most likely done it wrong enough times to learn how to do it the right way, i.e. fixing our home appliances. If another person is involved in our mistake, confessing the error to them …
Have you ever thought about how much you use the two faculties? There is a time and place for both but most of us can always improve in our ability to listen. Seek to understand those around you. Look for the chance to learn from everyone. Keep an open mind to those around you. No …
Jesus foretells difficult trials for those who are his followers. But the foretelling is less about the specific things that will happen and more about the opportunities it will afford those who trust Him. Even in the midst of hard seasons and conversations, are we missing a chance to share Christ? Be bold, confident, and …
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These states of moving on the water are taken from Tim Keller’s book, “Prayer.” His application of the metaphor concerns faith. Consider the idea of life. Are you sailing, rowing, drifting, or sinking? Sailing is when the wind is at your back; the motion of life carries you exactly where you intend to go. The sails …
Life balance isn’t like balancing a checkbook. There are 168 hours in a week. A perfect balance would have 56 hours of rest, 56 of work, and 56 of play. On paper, that sounds fun, but executing it seems impossible. Our real schedule might look like this. A life schedule like this is less about …
Time is one of the most precious assets we are afforded. The more we spend it on ourselves, the more selfishly we see the world and want the world to be. Our desires will shift from us to Him as we spend more time with God in word, prayer, song, and fellowship. Delight in Him …
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46 days. 1,104 hours. Over 10% of the year is behind us. If you started something on January 1 and fell off, get back up today. Don’t wait for 2024. I meant it. Let February 15th be a special day because you got back up. If you didn’t start a healthy habit or new goal, …
What is motivating you today? Why do you perform as well or as poorly as you do? Today, consider every task to be for the Lord. The way you lead your family, the way you order your coffee, the way you love someone; consider it your opportunity to serve Jesus and not man. I hope …
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The little changes you make today can greatly impact your devotional life across a decade. Attempt to take one baby step closer to daily communing with Christ. Allow the word of Christ to dwell in your everyday life. Consider adjusting one piece of media intake into a devotional act with God. It will pay off …
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I’m teaching my eldest child to ride a bike. My wife and I are 90 lessons into homeschooling our girls. Each of these domains is met with many difficult moments. Sometimes the challenges are getting the right speed and balance on 2.5 wheels, and other times differentiating a lowercase “b” and “d”. My oldest is …
