It’s not about winning or losing, but love and respect.
If we think that this life is all there is to life, then there is no interpretation of our problems, our pain, not even of our privileges. But everything changes when we open up to the possibility that God’s story is really our story too.
Grace is God as heart surgeon, cracking open your chest, removing your heart – poisoned as it is with pride and pain – and replacing it with his own.
What causes us to think of prayer as the last option rather than the first? I can think of two reasons: feelings of independence and feelings of insignificance.
Just when the truth about life sinks in, His truth starts to surface. He takes us by the hand and dares us not to sweep the facts under the rug but to confront them with him at our side.
Find joy in the ordinary.
Each one of us should lead a life stirring enough to start a movement.
When grace happens, we receive not a nice compliment from God but a new heart. Give your heart to Christ, and he returns the favor.
God meets daily needs daily. Not weekly or annually. He will give you what you need when it is needed.
God’s solution is a prayer away!
Want to snatch a day from the manacles of boredom? Do overgenerous deeds, acts beyond reimbursement. Kindness without compensation. Do a deed for which you cannot be repaid.
Meet your fears with faith.
If today were your last, would you do what you’re doing? Or would you love more, give more, forgive more? Then do so! Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.
Two types of voices command your attention today. Negative ones fill your mind with doubt, bitterness, and fear. Positive ones purvey hope and strength. Which one will you choose to heed?
Jesus gives us hope because He keeps us company, has a vision and knows the way we should go.
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
When all of earth turns against you, all of heaven turns toward you.
Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.
Has worrying about tomorrow every changed it?
God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors and blemishes. But He also sees our value.