True friends are those rare people who come to find you in dark places and lead you back to the light.
03604 – Taking our Lead from Jesus
Not everything that was done in the Bible has a universal, timeless, or useful application. What is a timeless principle is that both men and women should be taking their lead from Jesus. We should be emulating his character, and displaying and using the fruit and...
03594 – Blessed is…
Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.----------------------------------------Gender-inclusive paraphrase: Blessed are those who have learned to admire but not envy,...
03248 – What Counts in Life
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we’ve lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
03135 – Be More Aware
The more aware we are, the less likely any trigger, even in the most mundane circumstances, will prompt hasty, unthinking behavior that leads to undesirable consequences.
02862 – True Religion vs. Idolatry
True religion is not about possessing the truth. No religion does that. It is rather an invitation into a journey that leads one toward the mystery of God. Idolatry is religion pretending that it has all the answers.
02443 – And the Rest is History
And yes, I still am terrified every day. Yet fear can be love trying its best in the dark. So do not fear your fear. Own it. Free it. This isn't a liberation that I or anyone can give you--it's a power you must look for, learn, love, lead and locate for yourself. Why?...
02383 – Being Christian
Being a Christian is not essentially about joining a church or being a nice person, but about following in the footsteps of Jesus, taking his teachings seriously, letting his Spirit take the lead in our lives, and in so doing helping to change the world from our...
02262 – Inner Stillness
In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.
02150 – Worshipful Service
A "worship service" is of little value unless it leads to worshipful service.