Lay Down the Burden of Being Noticed

As the Day Ends “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” — Ephesians 4:2 The world teaches us to watch constantly for our place in the room. Were we recognized, appreciated, consulted, or passed over? Carrying that concern through the day becomes exhausting. Paul offers another way: humility, gentleness,Continue reading “Lay Down the Burden of Being Noticed”

Strong Hands and Clear Eyes

DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Discernment is not the opposite of love; it is one of the ways love stays wise. Nehemiah faced opposition while doing the work God had placed in his hands. His enemies did not first come with swords. They came with invitations, pressure, rumors, and intimidation. Nehemiah 6:9 captures theContinue reading “Strong Hands and Clear Eyes”