Jesus calls on us to be peacemakers. Now that is a tall order. Fortunate (aka Blessed) are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 5:9 (NASB) The sequence of thought from purity of heart in the previous prescription for happiness (aka beatitude), to peacemaking seems very natural. One ofContinue reading “He Called Me a What?”
Category Archives: Relationship
What Are You Looking for?
I am not feeling great. I am exhausted. Everything is too much effort. Nothing is going right for me at the moment. I can’t bring myself to come to church this week. I can’t lose weight. I can’t beat my depression. God seems distant. I can’t forgive my friend. I can’t forgive myself. I amContinue reading “What Are You Looking for?”
Convictions Is Not Compromise
So, Christian single, you want to be married. Maybe you’re inching toward 30 (or even 40) and you just don’t seem to have any viable marriage prospects. Will it be impossible to find what you’re looking for in a spouse? Should you just “settle” for the next eligible person who comes along? Scott Croft providesContinue reading “Convictions Is Not Compromise”
There Is a Sin I Cannot Be Forgiven of?
Why this is important: Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can bank on it. We are forgiven. Jesus challenges to understand the depth of God’s love. Jesus promises us that nothing, not a thing, can be done or said that won’t be forgiven. God’s goal forContinue reading “There Is a Sin I Cannot Be Forgiven of?”
When Sorry Isn’t Enough
We are in a season where it seems there have never been more strong opinions about a variety of topics, and more opportunities to offend others. To some degree, disagreement and conflict with those we care about is inevitable in a fallen world. And certainly, disagreement isn’t inherently sinful. But sin can easily be involvedContinue reading “When Sorry Isn’t Enough”
Assume the Best of Others
I didn’t see the sin until I saw the effect it began to have on my wife. Once vivacious, childlike, radiant, she began to joke less impulsively and laugh less freely. She grew quieter, less energetic, less herself. My beautiful lily drooped before me. As any husband would, I wanted to help. What had causedContinue reading “Assume the Best of Others”
Moving Beyond Spiritual People Pleasing
When I began my own journey to be stronger in my heart, mind and body, I needed a great deal of help to understand what healthy assertiveness looked like in real life. I may have looked assertive on the outside, but I often found myself feeling timid and afraid to say what I wanted orContinue reading “Moving Beyond Spiritual People Pleasing”
