Victory through the pain, not around it. I was talking with someone who believed they should never have to live in or with pain, which they had for years. Oh, how I wished that were true! Then they asked me, … Continue reading
Your Focus Affects Your Thanks In the US, we’re in a special time of the year where we slow down, eat way too much, and express thankfulness for all the freedoms we enjoy. As believers, we’re told to give thanks … Continue reading
Bonding not Begging The meaning behind the Hebrew word for prayer (tfilia) is about bonding with the one you’re talking with. As one author put it, “In Jewish Hassidic traditions, tfilia is understood to be an introspection that results in … Continue reading
Existence is not the same as livin’. Farmers know something that many Jesus believers don’t. Soil without seeds is just dirt. I know it sounds like a “duh” statement, but think about it. Isn’t farming all about growing something? And … Continue reading
Jesus sees all of you – inside and out. After turning water into wine, Jesus went to Jerusalem where He performed more miracles. At this point, John 2:23 says many people believed in Him. Shouldn’t He be ecstatic? Nope, as … Continue reading