Stop trusting that the arc of the moral universe will simply bend toward justice--and decide to be arc benders.
04059 – Arc Benders
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03885 – God Inexplicably Loves Sinners
The only hope for any of us, regardless for our particular sins, lies in a ruthless trust in a God who inexplicably loves sinners, including those who sin differently than we do. from Soul Survivor: How Thirteen Unlikely Mentors Helped My Faith Survive the Church
03849 – Nice vs. Rude
I don't trust someone who is nice to me but rude to the waiter, because they would treat me the same way if I were in that position.
03562 – You are Equipped
[God speaking:]OK child, you are equipped with everything you need to partner with me in the healing and renewal of this world. I've shaped you through all your life events up until this very moment for this purpose. So move forward with confidence, trusting my work...
03535 – Where You Begin
The first step for church leaders (one meant to represent God) to regain trust by those damaged by the church is not to ask for itbut to genuinely ask them questions about their experience. “I want to know what this has done to you, how it affects you . . .” is where...
03534 – False Self vs. True Self
Our false selves counsel us to hide our true selves behind our performance, our caring for others, our intellectualism, our social savvy, our finances, our articulate presentations, our religiosity, or our skepticism. But our true selves long to see and be seen, to...
03518 – Precious in God’s Eyes
Once we deeply trust that we ourselves are precious in God's eyes, we are able to recognize the preciousness of others and their unique places in God's heart.
03502 – Small Matters vs. Important Matters
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.
03436 – Accountability & Trust
A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody. --------------------------------------------------Gender-inclusive version: A body of people holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
03366 – The World Needs You
Trust that Jesus knows what he is doing. And that you already are salt and light and love and grace. Don't try and be it. Know that you already are. And then, for the love of God, take that seriously. The world needs it.