“Come to me means seeing and being honest about what’s going on in our hearts. . . . We get straight into the crumbling places with our shovels, hoping there’s a way to firmer ground. It starts with being willing to look at the places we’d rather not see.”- Alli Patterson “I will give you […]
“A robust theology of sin helps us live beyond self-deception. A limited theology of sin often results in a false sense of spiritual maturity. . . . It is a small step from a narrow understanding of sin straight into the depths of it. . . . Sin is not just about ‘not doing that.’ […]
“Instead of seeing a wandering mind as a failure to pray as we ought, we should see this as an opportunity to pray about the deep longings of our souls. . . . Our call is to bring this to the Lord, who meets us in the truth about ourselves as ones who need grace […]
“Your Levi is your ‘opposite you.’ ‘Opposite yous’ can drain your joy bank. There is a tension, an awkwardness. Anger — low grade or high flame — can flare. Inability to manage the relationship can lead to isolation, prejudice, and bigotry.”- Max Lucado “Later, as Jesus left the town, he saw a tax collector named […]