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 […]
“Whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all.”- Galatians 6:10 (NRSV) “Never try to choose the right course of action in the wrong frame of mind.”- John Ortberg John Ortberg continues his discussion of some ways God’s wisdom can lead us to, as well as help us through, open doors […]
Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”- John 14:23 (NIV) “God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk.”- Meister Eckhart “Prayer is the most concrete way to make our home […]
As Sara Horn continues Chapter 9 of How Can I Possibly Forgive?, she points out that the mistake we make in getting angry with God is that He is our only true source for receiving he help and peace we need. We are implicitly saying that God is worse for us than better, that He […]
Sara Horn begins Chapter 7 (“Getting Over It and Other Myths”) of How Can I Possibly Forgive? by discussing five myths we fall for when it comes to forgiveness. The first two forgiveness myths are presented in today’s blog. 1. Myth: Forgiveness should be easy. Sara astutely observes that “when we need it, forgiveness seems like […]