God Calls Us to Be Uncomfortable
God calls us to be uncomfortable, though. So many of us desire to be used by God, but then we say “Well, except for that, Lord.”
God calls us to be uncomfortable, though. So many of us desire to be used by God, but then we say “Well, except for that, Lord.”
The first edition of a Lenten series hosted by 68 Church. Be sure to take a listen to part 1 of Light Pollution!
Despite what our culture tells us women, there’s immense value in serving our families and serving in our homes.
Excessive negative self-talk can be debilitating and strip you of any power. Yet, you are made for so much more than your inner critic gives you credit for.
The Bible is filled with crazy characters who should have known better, but all struggled with questions. Jesus knows, and He doesn’t hold it against us.
We have become doctors and nurses who are putting bandages on rotting corpses, when what people really need is a miracle.
We need a wake-up call and an encounter with truth. It is a revelation of truth that sets us free (see John 8:32).
I say no to things that wouldn’t allow me to live up to the full potential God wants for my life —so I can be rested and available for the things He wants to do in me and through me.
And it dawned on me—I had never learned how to rely on God, despite growing up in church and being surrounded by God’s Truth.
Whether we’ve been hurt or were responsible for the pain in a relationship or friendship, hope is the gateway out of our heartbreak.
It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been following Jesus or how good our intentions are, each and every one of us is susceptible to becoming numb to His presence.
I have found that very few people actually care about the age of their leaders if they trust you and feel like you genuinely care.
When He asks us to surrender what we hold dear, it doesn’t mean our sacrifice is easy. It’s tempting to respond fearfully, “God, are you sure?”
Jesus has faithfully, ever so lovingly and patiently, taken me by the hand and led me out. He guided me through that hurricane, into sunshine.
When we say we want Christians who are honored, valued, and flourishing, do we mean at any and all costs?
You might be carrying your own sort of burdens this winter — burdens that feel just a little too heavy for you to reasonably lift to the throne.
I think somewhere in my mind I’m hoping He’ll see what is going on and know how I feel and do something out of pity without me having to get too close
They just need a safe home for the time being. It seems to be no big deal when kids don’t use the title of “mom” for me.
I was determined, and slowly but surely I began to gain strength. Along with strength came muscle. The muscle brought confidence.
We had just gotten back from the beach where the retreat had taken place and I got a call. Looking down at my phone, I saw that it was my half-sister, Sue.
Remember, the Bully has his schemes (His favorites are lies and accusation/condemnation). But don’t be his next victim.
Hearing from the Lord requires a heart that is humble before Him—a heart that is eager and ready to hear what He has to say.
My stomach was in knots as I talked with my step-sister, who was trying to keep me from running back to my car and driving away.
The day I began the process of finding my biological dad was just like any other ordinary day, except that day I felt an extraordinary amount of confidence.