“Transition is a place where some of the details of our new season become a little clearer, but there is still a deep need to trust God’s plan, process, and commands. During times of transition, it is easy to try to control this part of the process. But if we do that, it could cause […]
“Here is suffering’s paradox: the very things we would do anything to avoid, the very things that confront our understanding of who we are, and the very things that cause us the most pain become the very things that usher into our lives the blessings of help, hope, peace, and rest that we all long […]
“Because I did not have the power or control to make Mr. Hardship leave, I ran to the place where I have always found wisdom, hope, and rest of heart. I ran to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and in so doing, into the arms of my Savior.”- Paul David Tripp In his Introduction to […]
“Theologically, God never changes, and for sure, God’s values are timeless. But your willingness to change gives you the ability to communicate timeless truths in a way that has meaning to those who come after you.”-Carey Nieuwhof In Chapter 8 (“Craving Different”) of Didn’t See It Coming, Carey Nieuwhof discusses how regular (and radical) change […]
“We actually receive greater power by surrendering. . . . There is only so much that willpower can accomplish.”- John Ortberg “All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”- Matthew 5:37 (NIV) John Ortberg concludes Chapter 6 of When the Game is Over as he […]
“I can rest in the fact that God is in control. Which means I can face things that are out of my control and not act out of control.”- Lysa TerKeurst, Unglued ” . . . but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The […]
“But for deeper change, I need a greater power than simply ‘trying harder’ can provide.”- John Ortberg “Faith does not need to push the river because faith is able to trust that there is a river. The river is flowing. We are in it.”- Richard Rohr, contemplative Franciscan priest In Chapter 6 (“Try Softer”) of […]
“When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and time are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope is in God and not in yourself.”- Charles Swindoll “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is […]