God doesn't give in order to acquire. God loves without self-seeking; that's at the heart of who God is. God gives for the benefit of others.
02900 – The Heart of Who God Is
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02886 – Moral Imagination
We should acknowledge that moral imagination can rise above one’s culture but never transcend it completely. And we should honor the choice to be the one who does not wait for others but stands in the breach—or the choice to declare one’s own humanity in the face of a...
02876 – Listening: An Art
Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, others over self.
02870 – Power of the Press
Those who read the press of their group and listen to the radio of their group are constantly reinforced in their allegiance. They learn more and more that their group is right, that its actions are justified; thus their beliefs are strengthened. At the same time,...
02840 – Finding God
Any idiot can find God on a mountaintop--the real challenge is finding God in the company of others as annoying as me.
02754 – Judging Others Makes Us Blind
Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating. By judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are. from The Cost of Discipleship
02666 – Embrace the Faith!
Embrace the faith that every challenge surmounted by your energy; every problem solved by your wisdom; every soul stirred by your passion; and every barrier to justice brought down by your determination will ennoble your life, inspire others, serve your country, and...
02620 – Happiness is a Personal Project
Sometimes when we are disappointed in our church and its leadership, it’s because we are expecting our church to make us happy…expecting what it’s not designed to give. Becoming happy in life is a personal project that can’t be outsourced to others, even one’s...
02611- A Chance for Making Better Decisions
If you think you are one way but everyone thinks you are another, perhaps it’s time to look in the mirror. Take a deep breath and consider how you might need to change or approach others. The entire world is not out to get you. It’s ok to grow. We get the chance to...
02535 – Stop Trying to Do God’s Work!
Stop trying to protect, judge, manage the lives around you. Remember that the lives of others are not your business. They are their business. They are God’s business. Even your own life is not your business. It also is God’s business. Leave it to God. It can become a...