“You have put . . . boundaries in place because they’re wise, not because you are mean, rude, uncaring, unchristian, selfish, or insensitive. You are a responsible person . . . a good steward of what’s been entrusted to you. Therefore, you walk in reality instead of wishful thinking. You acknowledge and respect the concept […]
“Our limitations are not weaknesses that leave us unworthy to be loved; they are entry points for God to do His work. God is an ever-present help in time of need (Psalm 46:1), and when we know His names, we get a better glimpse of who we are and how we are provided for. . […]
“Why don’t you just embrace the shake?”- artist Phil Hansen’s neurologist “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) In chapter 9 (“More Powerful Than Your Weakness”) of Grace Is Greater, Kyle Idleman tells the story of artist Phil Hansen. Phil worked for years toward […]
Pastor Tom Eggebrecht begins Chapter 12 (“Learn to Say No “) of Fully and Creatively Alive with this strong emphasis. He underscores that “learning to say ‘no’ is one way toward loving yourself and taking charge of the things you do in order to be fully and creatively alive.” Hence, Tom stresses: “Learn to say […]