Jesus's understanding of forgiveness was so radical because he did not need people to repent before he accepted them. He did not require a change in behavior before he loved, respected, and related to them. Yet, it was precisely this unconditional love and forgiveness...
True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.
Loving your enemies has the deep spiritual benefit of enabling us to set our own course in life rather than constantly being in a posture of angry response to what other people do. There is freedom along this route, but it requires considerable internal strength and...
There are two types of tired: one that requires rest and one that requires peace.
Through Jesus Christ, we are invited into the flow of God's energy running through this universe. Moving into that good current doesn't require us to work harder, serve more, or first get our stuff together. Stepping into this current simply requires surrender -...
You can give a person knowledge, but you can't make them think. Some people want to remain fools, only because the truth requires change.
When others sling mud, take the high road. A difference of opinion doesn't require a retaliatory strike. Social media mudwrestling produces losers, not winners.
Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, others over self.
Your "yes" to God requires your "no" to all injustice, to all evil, to all lies, to all oppression and violation of the weak and poor.
As Christ's ambassadors we are called to embody the values and character of the one who sent us. We are to be the tangible demonstration of the love, character, and truth of Christ as we live out our faith in a very public way. Living out your faith doesn't require...