“When he [the devil] lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”- Luke 8:44 Today in Chapter 6 of Simplify, Bill Hybels covers the first two steps that help us partner with God to conquer fear. STEP 1: Understanding Fear’s Origin. In order to conquer […]
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, by afraid of the One who can destroy both body and soul in hell.”- Matthew 10:28 Bill Hybels continues Chapter 6 of Simplify with the assertion that you can stand up and fight when fear invites chaos and tragedy […]
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”- John 14:27 “Simplifying our lives means eradicating pockets of fear wherever they lurk.”- Bill Hybels In Chapter 6 (“From Anxious to Peaceful: Conquering Your Fears”) […]
Today Bill Hybels concludes his presentation of three categories to help us determine our response to those who have wronged us (Chapter 5 of Simplify). CATEGORY 3: Life- Shattering Injustices. Pastor Hybels defines a Category 3 wrongdoing as a “life- shattering injustice that comes your way, often out of nowhere, an unthinkable tragedy that forever […]
Bill Hybels continues Chapter 5 of Simplify with the second category to help us determine our response to those who have wronged us. CATEGORY 2: Legitimate wounds. Pastor Hybels notes Category 2 wrongdoings are more complex, leading to legitimate wound requiring resolution and healing. Sooner or later all of us experience legitimate wounds. They are […]
“It [love] is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”- 1 Corinthians 13:5 Today Bill Hybels discusses the first category to help us respond to people who have offended us (Chapter 5 of Simplify). CATEGORY 1: Minor Offenses. Pastor Hybels defines minor offenses as “wrongdoing” […]
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”- Romans 5:8 “You can tell a lot about someone’s heart by how that person prays when he or she has been wronged.”- Bill Hybels In Chapter 5 (“From Wounded to Whole: Making Room for Forgiveness”) of Simplify, […]
Bill Hybels concludes Chapter 4 of Simplify by discussing the fourth foundational alignment to filter your former and any potential future job through. 4. Compensation. Most often when we think of the word compensation, we associate the word with cash wages. But compensation is much more than that. Pastor Hybels adds that compensation includes how […]
Today Bill Hybels discusses the third foundational alignment to filter our former, or any potentially future job, through. 3. Challenge. Pastor Hybels observes that operating at the optimal challenge level brings the deepest job satisfaction. He asks: “At which challenge level do you thrive? The logical answer would seem to be “appropriately challenged.” Wrong. When people […]
Bill Hybels continues Chapter 4 of Simplify by stating he finds it helpful to filter your former job- or any revitalized and revisioned vocation you’re seeking in the future- through four foundational alignments: passion, culture, challenge, and compensation. The first two alignments will be discussed today. 1. Passion. God wired each of us with a […]
In Chapter 4 (“From Restless to Fulfilled: Refining Your Working World”) of Simplify, Bill Hybels reminds us that we spend roughly one-third of our adult life at work. We will have one of two experiences on the job: (a) work will add significant levels of fulfillment and joy to life or (b) it will create […]
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”- Philippians 4:11-12 Today Bill Hybels discusses the second relevant central tenet forming the foundation for full financial reconciliation with God (Chapter 3 of Simplify). 2. Live joyfully within God’s current […]