We go along our way, and life happens. We face bullies, brokenness, burdens, as well as blessings, bounty, and beauty. Many things can result from all this. We can grow bitter, hardened, selfish, and angry, as well as compassionate, caring, softened, and kind. Some go one way, some the other, but most of us probably …
Category: Encouragement
Celebration Of Life
Life can be hard, challenging, disappointing, painful, cruel, and down right depressing. Life can also be beautiful, adventurous, joyful, calm, invigorating, kind, and bountiful. Life can be and is all of these things. It’s a chaotic mixture at times that can sway from one extreme to the other. Yet, in it all, one of the …
Hearts Taken Seriously
We are often reminded in God’s Word that the heart is the wellspring of life. It’s where living waters flow. It’s where “God resides”. It’s made new and good in Christ. A good heart makes us cheerful, and spreads life. As such, the condition of our heart is most serious. Yet, how often do we …
Travel Light
Many of us can have a tendency, as Eugene Peterson puts it, to “gorge ourselves at the banquet of life”. It’s the idea that stuffing ourself will satisfy ourself. However, this hardly ever proves true. Rather, too much food can make us overweight and out of shape, and too much drink makes us drunk. And …
The Good Life
We all want the good life, and have our own definitions and ideas to all that means. For me, the good life is truly enjoying the best of Jesus, choosing love, and making sure every good thing is the real thing. For all good things come from God, He is goodness, and every good thing …
Ghost Of Christmas Present
I recently rewatched Dickens’ Christmas Carol, and was reminded to the powerful message the ghost of Christmas present brings to Scrooge. He brings the inherent dangers of “Ignorance and Wanting”, as well as the powerful benefits to “Generosity and Good Will” in our present moments. He even has a message for “Christians” as he explains, …
Relearning Good Play
In Romans, we are reminded to live a life of goodness, peace, and joy - to aim for harmony and to try and build others up, as we live overflowing with confident hope. God enjoys us, and smiles as we smile. How often do we enjoy Him and allow ourselves to enjoy all the good …
Relief In Living
I love the Message translation of Luke 8:48. Jesus says to the woman who reaches out to touch his garment, “you took a risk trusting me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, and live blessed!” Trusting Jesus is such a powerful move and essential to living a whole and blessed life. It also …
Work Life Zone
I understand better today that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a continuous journey that requires constant tweaking rather than being an ultimate destination. I’ve also come to view this journey with more compassion. For studies confirm some basic needs people have such as validation, appreciation & acceptance can often be sought & found at …
Bring It
In a world that can be so busy, fast paced, noisy, chaotic, and unsafe, how vital it is to consider our approach to it all. What are we bringing to our families, our work, to others and even ourselves? Are we adding to the pile of stress, and tension because of the burdens we carry, …
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